Tottenham Hotspur signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig during the summer transfer window, and the attacker has now revealed that his international teammate played a key role in the move.
The 22-year-old explained in an interview with AD that Micky van de Ven urged the player to come to Tottenham.
“Micky van de Ven said, ‘We need you, so come here’. And that’s what happened,” the 22-year-old revealed in a recent interview with Dutch outlet AD.
Xavi Simons could be an elite addition
Simons is a promising young talent for the bright future, and he has shown his quality in the Bundesliga. Tottenham needed someone with his skill set, and they will be delighted to have secured his signature. It will be interesting to see if he can make an immediate impact in the final third now.
The 22-year-old is capable of operating centrally as well as on the flanks. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. Tottenham need his technical ability in the final third in order to open up deep defences. With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski sidelined, his arrival could prove to be a game-changer.
Van de Ven played a key role
Tottenham fans will be delighted that Van de Ven played a pivotal role in convincing the player. The Netherlands defender has been a fan favourite since joining the club, and his contributions off the pitch, especially when it comes to transfers, will also benefit the club.
If Simons manages to hit the ground running in English football, he could transform Spurs in the attack. He is young enough to improve further, and he could develop into a world-class player for them. Thomas Frank could be the ideal manager to get the best out of him.