Tottenham Hotspur have snatched the transfer of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons from their London rivals Chelsea in a dramatic move ahead of the summer transfer window closing.
expert Fabrizio Romano on Friday, the two teams have agreed on a transfer fee of 60 million euros (around Rp1.15 trillion).
The 22-year-old Dutchman has also reportedly completed a medical and is expected to sign a long-term contract until 2030 with Spurs, marking a major victory for manager Thomas Frank who is on the hunt for midfield reinforcements.
Xavi Simons, known for his versatile abilities as an attacking midfielder, has been Chelsea's top target all summer.
According to Sky Sports, the Blues had previously agreed personal terms with Simons for over a month, with RB Leipzig demanding a transfer fee of around 60-70 million euros.
However, Chelsea's negotiations have been hampered by the need to wait for the sale of players such as Christopher Nkunku to AC Milan and Nicolas Jackson first, opening the door for Tottenham to step in.
