Chelsea experienced an up-and-down 2024/25 season that ended on a high, with the club qualifying for the Champions League, winning the Europa Conference League, and most recently beating Paris Saint-Germain to win the Club World Cup. The West London club have been active in the transfer window, but it appears far from done, with Fabrizio Romano revealing likely departures will open the door for Xavi Simons to join the club.
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Chelsea Exits Likely Open Door for Xavi Simons
The BlueCo project at Stamford Bridge is beginning to reap the rewards of its huge investment. Enzo Maresca’s men finished the season in great form, qualifying for the Champions League before demolishing Real Betis 4-1 in the Europa Conference League final.
This impressive Chelsea squad then travelled to the U.S. and went on to win the competition, playing impressive football throughout the knockout phase. New signing Joao Pedro made an immediate impact, scoring 3 goals in 3 games.
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It appears Pedro won’t be the last through the Stamford Bridge doors, with Fabrizio Romano appearing on his YouTube page, revealing departures are likely to make room for Simons: “Nkunku is a player who’s gonna leave Chelsea. Joao Felix is gonna leave Chelsea. Sterling is gonna leave Chelsea. For Nico Jackson, there is the possibility. So outgoings are going to open the doors for these opportunities, including Xavi Simmons with Chelsea working on this deal, and the player is keen on the move.”
Qualities Xavi Simons Would Bring to Chelsea
Simons would bring versatility to the Chelsea squad, which Maresca appreciates in players like Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto, who can operate across multiple positions.
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As shown in the Euro 2024 semi-final with his goal for Netherlands against England, Simons possesses excellent close control, a low centre of gravity, and the ability to evade defenders. Despite having options in attack last season, Chelsea were often held back by inconsistency. However, with their new recruits, and potentially Simons, their attack could become one to fear in all competitions for the 2025/26 season.
