Xavi Simons did not participate in the training, a move to Chelsea is expected

Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons did not participate in the training session of the RB Leipzig team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano reported this. According to the journalist, the player's absence from training is related to his potential transfer to London’s Chelsea.

Currently, negotiations are underway between the two clubs, and the parties are close to an agreement. If the transfer goes through, Simons may join Chelsea during the summer transfer window.

Xavi Simons has signed a contract with Germany's RB Leipzig club until mid-2027. His transfer fee is estimated at 70 million euros.

In the 2024/2025 season, Simons played in 33 matches for RB Leipzig. During this period, the player scored 11 goals and provided 8 assists.

He is considered one of the key players of the club, and his potential transfer could be a significant event for the team.