Transfer maestro Fabrizio Romano has just delivered the bombshell Chelsea fans have been craving: the Blues have reached full agreement on a stunning £70 million (€80m+ with add-ons) permanent deal to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig, with the move now officially progressing toward completion before the January 31, 2026, window closes at 7pm GMT.
Romano’s signature “Here We Go” confirmation came via his exclusive channels this morning (January 30, 2026), stating: “Here we go! Chelsea have agreed every detail with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons on a permanent transfer. Deal worth around £70m total package. Player has already said yes to personal terms – medicals and paperwork imminent. Sensational incoming for Liam Rosenior’s side.”
The 22-year-old Dutch attacking midfielder/forward, a former PSG academy product who shone on loan at PSV and Leipzig, has long been a prime target for Chelsea. Despite earlier summer pursuits stalling (with Simons ultimately favoring a move elsewhere in prior windows), the January push accelerated amid Leipzig’s openness to cash in and Chelsea’s urgent need for creative spark in midfield and attack.
Simons’ versatility—capable of playing as a No.10, wide forward, or even deeper in transitions—makes him an ideal fit for Rosenior’s system, especially after recent frustrations with midfield balance (highlighted in the Napoli win where lapses from Moisés Caicedo and others drew criticism). His arrival would provide competition and depth alongside talents like Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, and João Pedro, addressing the attacking inconsistencies that have left Chelsea mid-table in the Premier League despite their Champions League progress.
The fee—£70m—reflects Simons’ elite potential (10+ goals/assists seasons in the Bundesliga) and Chelsea’s willingness to invest despite ongoing clear-outs (e.g., Axel Disasi’s confirmed loan to West Ham and fringe players pushing for exits over minutes). It comes as Rosenior faces pressure to deliver results following defensive vulnerabilities and the recent 3-2 Napoli comeback, where he urged fans to “ease off” scapegoating.
Stamford Bridge is absolutely buzzing: fans are flooding social media with excitement, memes of Simons in blue, and chants of “Here We Go” echoing the Romano hype. This could be the statement signing of the window—eclipsing quieter moves like youth recalls—and a massive boost for Rosenior ahead of a crucial second-half campaign chasing European spots and domestic revival.
With deadline day chaos ongoing (including the Jérémy Jacquet pursuit still complicated), Simons’ arrival would mark a major coup. Medicals are expected soon, with an official announcement potentially dropping before the window slams shut. Chelsea are back in big-business mode—watch this space.
