Confirmed: Xavi Simons joins RB Leipzig permanently

RB Leipzig have officially confirmed that Xavi Simons' loan move from Paris Saint-Germain has been made permanent.

The Dutchman, who has been playing for Leipzig on loan since the summer of 2023, has signed a contract until 2027.

“We’ve been working for a long time to make this transfer, which is a great one both in a sporting and financial sense, a reality. In the past few days, a door suddenly opened, and we were able to seize this opportunity. The deal is in line with our budgetary and transfer-related guidelines," said RB Leipzig board member for sport Marcel Schäfer.

“We’re pleased to have the clarity of knowing that Xavi is now our player – we now hold all the trump cards. Xavi has come on leaps and bounds at our club and has shown that RB Leipzig is the right place for young, talented footballers. Our joint focus is now on achieving our targets in the second half of the season.”

Xavi Simons commented:

“I've always said that I feel extremely at home in Leipzig and that I'm honored by the appreciation shown towards me by the club. Over the coming weeks and months, I will be able to freely pursue our joint aims of qualifying for the Champions League for the seventh straight season, and of reaching the DFB-Pokal final in Berlin – those are the only things that matter right now!”