Sabi simmons Joins Tottenham, Inherits Son Heung-min’s Iconic No. 7 Jersey
London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur has officially signed attacking midfielder Sabi Simmons from RB Leipzig for a reported €60 million (approximately ₩97.5 billion), the club announced Monday. The 22-year-old Dutch international has inked a contract through 2030, with an option for a two-year extension, and will immediately assume the No. 7 shirt previously worn by club legend Son Heung-min, who recently departed for LAFC.
This transfer marks a notable investment for Tottenham as they navigate a challenging summer window marked by injuries to key players. The acquisition of Simmons provides a much-needed creative spark in midfield,filling a void left by the absences of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison. The move comes after Tottenham missed out on other targets, including Morgan Gibbs-White and Cheick Doucouré, and represents a swift response to Chelsea’s interest in Simmons, ultimately capitalizing on stalled negotiations between Chelsea and Leipzig.
The deal unfolded rapidly over the past 24 hours, beginning with medical examinations that confirmed Simmons’ fitness. “I used this number at PSV Eindhoven and had a good season,” Simmons stated. “I also wear number seven for the Dutch national team.” He acknowledged the weight of inheriting the jersey from Son, adding, “Son Heung-min wrote his own story while wearing this number. Everyone loves Son Heung-min inside and outside the club. I want to write my own story. I know it’s a big responsibility, but I’m ready to deal with it.”
Simmons arrives at Tottenham with a strong track record from his time in the german Bundesliga.Over 76 appearances for RB Leipzig, he recorded 21 goals and 19 assists, establishing himself as one of the league’s premier attacking midfielders. His skillset,characterized by a solid foundation,high soccer intelligence,and dynamic attacking play,is expected to complement Tottenham’s existing squad.
while Simmons’ goal-scoring profile differs from that of Son Heung-min, who tallied 174 goals and 101 assists in 454 games for tottenham, the club believes he can provide a distinct and valuable contribution. Tottenham will be looking to Simmons to establish himself as a key player and forge a new legacy following in the footsteps of the club’s all-time leading scorer.