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RB Leipzig ready to cash-in on Xavi Simons as Dutch attacker requests summer transfer

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<p>According to a report by <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6428686/2025/06/17/manchester-united-arsenal-transfer-latest-liverpool-real-madrid-barcelona-news/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons has informed his club, RB Leipzig, that he wants to move this summer. The 22-year-old believes his developmental stage at the Red Bull Arena is over, and the club too, agrees that this is the right time to sell the player, who has two years left in his contract. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Simons initially joined Leipzig back in 2023 summer window on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, before securing a permanent move in January 2025. However, the German club, which finished seventh on the standings, witnessed their worst season ever since qualification to the German top-tier - Bundesliga, and failed to achieve a place in any continental competition. The club now, are willing to sell the midfielder; however, they will look at offers which are more than €70m ($80.6m/£59.7).  </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Simons delivered 21 goals and 23 assists across 76 appearances for Leipzig. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The Dutch midfielder will now wait for Leipzig to weigh the potential offers and go ahead with the one that suits both him and the German club. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SIMONS?

RB Leipzig ready to cash-in on Xavi Simons as Dutch attacker requests summer transfer  | Goal.com

RB Leipzig are aiming to offload Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons for lucrative sum in the summer window.

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