Overview

• Simons told Leipziger Volkszeitung he is happy to join Tottenham and that playing in the Premier League has been a childhood dream.
• He said former RB Leipzig team‑mate Timo Werner vouched for the club’s fans and setup, encouraging the move as a place to learn and improve.
• Tottenham pushed the deal over the line in the final days of the window after reported competition from Chelsea and speculation around Bayern Munich.
• Asked about Bayern, Simons declined to name clubs and expressed gratitude to Max Eberl, saying his priority was finding a team that suits his style.
• The 22‑year‑old arrives with 22 goals and 24 assists in 78 games for RB Leipzig and 28 Netherlands caps, as pundits note questions over his body language and adaptation to Premier League physicality.