Xavi Simons has signaled his intention to join Chelsea by removing RB Leipzig from his Instagram bio. This action is interpreted as a clear message to Leipzig amid ongoing transfer talks. Chelsea are making progress on personal terms with the 22-year-old midfielder.<\/p>\n
According to Fabrizio Romano, Simons’s move is gaining traction as negotiations between the two clubs reach an advanced stage. Chelsea are hopeful of securing a deal to bring Simons to Stamford Bridge alongside his Dutch teammate Jorrel Hato, whose permanent transfer from Ajax is close to completion.<\/p>\n
Tensions behind the scenes have become evident, with Simons excluded from Leipzig’s squad for their recent friendly against Atalanta and not participating in training sessions leading up to the match. This absence underlines the strained situation as Simons pushes for the move.<\/p>\n
Leipzig face pressure due to Simons’s contract, which has just two years remaining with no extension plans. This likely represents the club’s final opportunity to obtain a near-full transfer value for the versatile midfielder.<\/p>\n
Chelsea are managing their finances to accommodate the transfer. Sales of Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix, who moved to Al Nassr, and academy graduate Armando Broja, set for a Burnley move potentially worth around \u00a320 million ($26.5 million), are expected to help fund Simons’s arrival.<\/p>\n
This developing transfer saga highlights Chelsea’s strategic recruitment efforts and Simons’s clear preference to continue his career in the Premier League.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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