OFFICIAL: RB Leipzig extend loan deal for Xavi Simons

RBL agree another season-long loan for the Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons, who will wear the number 10 shirt.

Ready for a second year!

Speculation surrounding Xavi’s future can finally be put to rest, with the Netherlands international (20 senior caps) returning to the Red Bulls for the new season. RB Leipzig will loan the 21-year-old from French giants Paris Saint-Germain for another year.

With 10 goals in 43 games across all competitions (15 assists), Xavi had a scintillating first season at Cottaweg. Following Benjamin Šeško’s contract extension until 2029 a few weeks ago, RB Leipzig have been able to secure another key attacking player’s future at the club.

Xavi also shone during the European Championship in Germany. He was a regular feature of the Dutch side, registering one goal and three assists to finish as the tournament’s third-best goal contributor and second-best assist provider.

There will be a change of shirt number for Xavi in the new season. He will wear the number 10 and his shirt is available now in all Leipzig fan stores and online at the Red Bull Shop.

Xavi will complete his medical on Monday at Cottaweg and then train individually for the first time since returning. The attacker will be available for questions at a press conference on Tuesday and will then train with the team for the first time.

Welkom terug, Xavi!