Xavi Simons issues ultimatum. Tottenham's leader refuses to play in the Championship and eyes Chelsea move

Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has already started exploring options for a potential club switch.

Details: According to MatchDay Central, Xavi Simons has instructed his agent to begin searching for a possible new club in case the Spurs fail to retain their Premier League status. Simons has made it clear: his ambitions do not include playing in England’s second division.

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The first moves by the player’s agent have already brought surprising results. Reports indicate that contact was made with Chelsea - a club that had previously shown strong interest in Xavi.

However, the Blues unexpectedly turned down the approach: for now, the proposal from Simons’ camp has been rejected by Chelsea’s management. This leaves the player in a tricky situation, given the uncertainty surrounding Tottenham’s future.

It’s worth noting that this season, the Dutchman has made 37 appearances across all competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 6 assists. Transfermarkt values the player at €50 million.

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