On the evening of June 2, 2025, Bayern Munich announced a magnificent transfer that surprised the football world at 17:04 with Vietnam time. In recent years, the talented Xavi Simons, which has a sensation in Paris Saint-Germain, is going to the German champion. The 22 -year -old Dutch signed a five -year contract to keep him in Allianz Arena by 2030. This contract gives Simons the third highest salary in the current Bayern Munich squad and emphasizes great expectations around its future performance. However, the only thing that comes to the headlines is not salary; Transfer fee that overshadowed all previous speculations. According to sources close to the club, Bayern is said to pay a record fee 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 showed a great potential for rental clubs such as Ligue 1 and RB Leipzig. In the 2024/2025 season, he scored 12 goals in 40 games for PSG and gave 15 goals and proved himself as one of the most sought -after skills in Europe. Both the offensive midfielder and the ability to play on the wings make him a perfect harmony for coach Thomas Tuchel’s system. Tuchel, shortly after the official announcement, at a press conference, “Xavi is an extraordinary player. The game brings speed, technical and tremendous joy. We are sure that he will take the next step in his career.”
For Bayern Munich, this transfer sends a clear message to his competitors. After a season he was eliminated in the Champions League semifinals, the club wants to fight for every cup again. Simons is expected to contribute to making the team’s attack even more unpredictable. The fans of the club see the exciting and young Dutch as the possible successor of legends like Thomas Müller. #Willkommenxavi hashtag has been a trend for hours on platforms like Twitter and the first jerseys bearing its name is in great demand in fans’ stores.
The record transfer fee is estimated to be over 100 million euros, although the full amount has not yet been officially confirmed. Experts see this as an investment for the future, but it is also a risk because Simons has not yet won a championship at the highest level. However, the football world is eagerly awaiting how the young star will develop in Munich. Together with players like Harry Kane and Joshua Kimmich, Simons has excellent conditions for shining in Bundesliga and throughout Europe. It can be a decisive turning point for Bayern Munich and Xavi Simons next season, and fans are eager to see him on the field.
