Spurs complete signing of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

The 22-year-old joins on a five-year deal with the option of a further two years, for a fee believed to be around the £52m mark.

“I’m really happy and can’t wait to get going. I’ve been dreaming of this for a long time,” he said.

“It’s a great club and when I met the head coach I knew straight away that this was the right place for me.

“I will bring flair to the team but also hard work and discipline. I want to do everything I can to win, for the team and also for the fans.”

Simons scored 11 goals and recorded eight assists in all competitions for Leipzig last season, and has also had spells at Paris Saint-Germain and PSV Eindhoven.

“I’m really pleased we have brought Xavi in – he is a great addition to the squad,” Spurs head coach Thomas Frank said.

“He is still young, however he already has good experience and, over the past few years, has played a lot of games at the top level.

“Xavi has proven his ability to get goals and assists, both from the number 10 position and left-wing. He also has a great eye for his team-mates in terms of unlocking defences, and I know he will come in and be part of a good team that is already working hard together.”