Late in the afternoon of June 2, 2025, exactly at 5:04 p.m. Vietnamese, Bayern Munich announced a spectacular signing that has amazed the world of football. The talented Xavi Simons, who has caused a sensation at Paris Saint-Germain in recent years, leaves the German champion. The 22 -year -old Dutch has 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, which highlights the enormous expectations about his future performance. But it is not only the salary that monopolizes the holders, but is the price of transfer that eclipses all previous speculation. According to sources close to the club, it is said that Bayern has paid a record figure, completely eliminating other interested clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City and FC Barcelona.
Xavi Simons, known for his versatility and creativity in the midfield, has demonstrated great potential in Ligue 1 and in ceded clubs such as the RB Leipzig. In the 2024/2025 season, he scored the impressive figure of 12 goals and gave 15 assists in 40 games with the PSG, consolidating himself as one of the most coveted talents in Europe. His ability to play as much as an offensive midfielder and for the bands makes it the perfect complement to the game of coach Thomas Tuchel. “Xavi is an exceptional player. It brings speed, technique and enormous joy to the game. We are convinced that he will take the next step in his career with us,” Tuchel said at a press conference shortly after the official announcement.
For Bayern Munich, this signing is a clear message to its rivals. After a season in which they were eliminated in the semifinals of the Champions League, the club wants to fight again for all the trophies. Simons is expected to contribute to the team attack even more unpredictable. The club’s fans are excited and sees the young Dutchman as a possible successor of legends like Thomas Müller. The hashtag #Willkommenxavi has been a trend on platforms like Twitter for hours, and the first shirts with their name have a great demand in fans stores.
The record transfer, whose exact amount has not yet been officially confirmed, is estimated at more than 100 million euros. Experts consider it an investment of the future, but also a risk, since Simons has not yet won a title at the highest level. However, the world of football is looking forward to seeing how the young star in Munich will evolve. With players like Harry Kane and Joshua Kimmich by his side, Simons has the best conditions to shine in the Bundesliga and throughout Europe. Next season could be a decisive turning point for Bayern Munich and Xavi Simons, and the fans are looking forward to seeing it in the field.
