{"id":9303,"date":"2025-10-03T07:19:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/spurs-xavi-simons-torn-by-25-million-chelsea-transfer-snub-football-sports\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T07:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:19:18","slug":"spurs-xavi-simons-torn-by-25-million-chelsea-transfer-snub-football-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/03\/spurs-xavi-simons-torn-by-25-million-chelsea-transfer-snub-football-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs &#8216;Xavi Simons torn by \u00a325 million Chelsea Transfer Snub | Football | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Thomas Frank&#8217;s Tottenham Hotspur is set to dust himself after a series of disappointing results preparing to face Leeds United in an early kickoff on Saturday. Xavi Simons&#8217; new signature fired for his recent performance.<\/p>\n<p>Joao Palhinha was the savior for the Spurs during his final Premier League outing, securing points with a well-placed strike in additional time against the Wolves, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The corruption was split again on Tuesday as Frank&#8217;s team traveled to Norway for a Champions League clash. Bodeau\/Grimt took an impressive 2-0 lead, but goals from Mickey Vandeven and unique goals from the opposition goalkeeper managed to score points. Daniel Fark&#8217;s Leeds rises next. Express Football brings you all the latest news about White Half in North London. This is the reason behind Ryan Mason&#8217;s departure from the Spurs, a former Chelsea star&#8217;s revealing confession.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Former Chelsea player Oscar reveals why he defeated the Spurs<\/h3>\n<p>Brazilian ace Oscar made his debut in the Premier League 13 years ago when he signed a \u00a325 million contract with Chelsea from International. He made 200 appearances for the club under various managers, proving himself as a valuable midfield asset, helping the team secure two league titles and the Europa League.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, he surprised many by embracing China&#8217;s move to the Super League. Oscar signed a lucrative four-year contract with Shanghai Port after transferring for an estimated \u00a360 million.<\/p>\n<p data-mce-linkchecker-status=\"valid\">Oscar spoke about his Obi Wan podcast with former teammate John Obi Mikel. The 34-year-old, who is currently playing for Sao Paulo, Brazil, confessed that Chelsea is an excellent choice.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I had Tottenham too because Andre Villas Bois was there,&#8221; he revealed. &#8220;Villas-Boas was the first person to call me. I played under Villas-Boas in China. He always said, &#8216;I talked to you, why didn&#8217;t you come?&#8221; But you know, Chelsea is a better thing, so I was the right choice. \u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Questions raised against Xavi Simons<\/h3>\n<p data-mce-linkchecker-status=\"valid\">This summer, Dutch International Simons moved in opposition to Oscar when he landed in North London, despite being heavily linked to his move to Stamford Bridge. He costs \u00a351 million, and some are quick to question his abilities while he is still acclimating to British football.<\/p>\n<p data-mce-linkchecker-status=\"valid\">Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahore has expressed doubts about Turksport following a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Bodeau\/Grimt. &#8220;Simons, I don&#8217;t really know,&#8221; declared Agbonlahore. \u201cThat was early on, and I don&#8217;t want to judge players after spending five or six games, but I really don&#8217;t know about him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You know, sometimes you look at the player and you say, &#8216;Oh, I like him, yeah, yeah, I like what he&#8217;s.&#8221; But I look at Simons and think, &#8216;Oh, he&#8217;s on the floor.&#8217; I also look at him and it seems he&#8217;s not fast fast. \u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Ryan Mason sheds light on the Tottenham exit<\/h3>\n<p>Mason, a boyhood fan of Tottenham who had been at the club since he was eight years old, said goodbye this summer to take on a management role at West Bromwich Albion. The 34-year-old, who retired early in 2018 due to a severe head injury, played for the Spurs from 2008 to 2016, serving as interim head coach twice, and also supported several managers.<\/p>\n<p>Following the Europa League victory in Bilbao, Mason was opened about his decision to leave the club. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: &#8220;For the past 12 months I&#8217;ve been hoping to go out myself, but I felt time was right,&#8221; he added that he consulted Ange Postecoglou, who advised him to trust his instincts.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve spoken to a few clubs over the past 12 months and nothing felt right. The end of the season, which ended with the Spurs, in Bilbao, was amazing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/2116448\/tottenham-xavi-simons-chelsea-transfer\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thomas Frank&#8217;s Tottenham Hotspur is set to dust himself after a series of disappointing results preparing to face Leeds United in an early kickoff on Saturday. Xavi Simons&#8217; new signature fired for his recent performance. 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