The Bayern Munich announced a magnificent transfer that surprised the world of football at 17:04 (Vietnam time). The talented Xavi Simons, a sensation at Paris Saint-Germain, leaves the German champion. The 22 -year -old Dutch signed a five -year contract that will keep him in the Allianz Arena until 2030. This contract gives Simons the third highest salary of the current Bayern Munich staff and generates great expectations about his future. However, the only thing that monopolizes the headlines is not the salary, but the transfer figure, which eclipsed all the previous speculation. According to sources close to the club, it is said that Bayern will pay a record figure by completely eliminating other interested clubs, such as Real Madrid, Manchester City and FC Barcelona.
Known for its versatility and creativity in the midfield, Xavi Simons demonstrated great potential in clubs such as Ligue 1 and the RB Leipzig. In the 2024/2025 season, he scored 12 goals in 40 games with the PSG and gave 15, demonstrating to be one of the most sought -after players in Europe. Both his position of offensive midfielder and his ability to play for the bands make him the key piece for the system of coach Thomas Tuchel. Shortly after the official announcement, Tuchel declared a press conference: «Xavi is an extraordinary player. His game brings speed, technique and immense joy. We are sure that he will take the next step in his career ».
For Bayern Munich, this signing sends a clear message to its rivals. After a season in which he was eliminated in the semifinals of the Champions League, the club wants to fight for all the glasses. Simons is expected to contribute to making the team attack even more unpredictable. The hobby of the club sees in the promising and young Dutch the possible successor of legends like Thomas Müller. The hashtag #willkommenxavi has been a trend for hours on platforms such as Twitter and the first shirts with their name have a great demand in fans’ stores.
It is estimated that the record of the transfer exceeds 100 million euros, although the total amount has not yet been officially confirmed. Experts consider it an investment of the future, but also a risk, since Simons has not yet won a championship to the highest level. However, the world of football awaits with interest the development of the young star in Munich. Together with players like Harry Kane and Joshua Kimmich, Simons has excellent conditions to shine in Bundesliga and throughout Europe. It can be a decisive turning point for Bayern Munich and Xavi Simons next season, and the fans are looking forward to seeing it in the field.
