Xavi Simons tells Leipzig he’s leaving as Premier League giants and Bayern line up

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Xavi Simons has informed RB Leipzig of his intention to leave. Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are weighing up moves.

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16 May 2025 - 15:33 UTCUpdated At: 11 Jun 2025 - 09:31 UTC

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A travel-worn passport and five blurred cities mirror Simons' looming leap between identity and ambition.

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Xavi Simons has told RB Leipzig he plans to leave the club this summer. Fabrizio Romano confirmed on 13 May 2025 that the player communicated his decision directly to Leipzig, prompting the process to begin. The club has acknowledged his plans internally.

Simons joined Leipzig in January 2024 in a deal reportedly worth around €50 million. After spells at La Masia, PSG and PSV Eindhoven, the Dutch international could now be heading to a fifth country before turning 23.

Inside Simons’ final season at Leipzig

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During the 2024/25 season, Simons featured in 32 matches across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 8 assists.

Most of his contributions came in the Bundesliga, where he registered 9 goals and 7 assists. However, he went goalless and assist-less in his 5 Champions League appearances.

Premier League interest: four clubs monitoring

Fabrizio Romano confirmed Simons' intention to leave but didn’t specify which clubs are pursuing him. However, a 90min report dated 15 May 2025 lists Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool as clubs keeping a close eye on his situation. These reports have also been independently backed by FootballTransfers and Football365.

Bayern Munich seen as top Bundesliga option

If Simons opts to stay in Germany, Bayern Munich are widely seen as the most likely destination. BILD and Bavarian Football Works have both reported on Bayern’s interest, with Leipzig expected to entertain offers for striker Benjamin Sesko as well — a signal of potential squad reshaping.

Simons: “I’m still young, and I have dreams”

The Dutch international recently spoke about his future, leaving the door open to a move:

“I’m still a young player, and I have a lot of dreams. My club understands this.” “I will make my final decision about where I’ll go after the two World Cup qualifiers in early June.”

Simons is expected to make his final decision following the Netherlands’ international fixtures in June 2025.

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