- Frank: "I’m really pleased"
- Simons: "I will bring flair"
- New signing takes shirt from club legend Son
Simons completed his move to north London on Friday. The 22-year-old Netherlands international will take the No.7 shirt from departed club legend Son Heung-min. Speaking to the club’s official website, Simons said he was “really happy” and that he will bring “flair” but “also hard work and discipline” to the team.
New manager Thomas Frank shared his excitement at bringing the young attacker to the club, saying the versatile Simons has the ability to chip in with goals and assists as both a No.10 and a left winger.
Simons told Tottenham‘s website: “I’m really happy and can’t wait to get going. I’ve been dreaming of this for a long time.
“It’s a great club and when I met the head coach I knew straight away that this was the right place for me.
“I will bring flair to the team but also hard work and discipline. I want to do everything I can to win, for the team and also for the fans.”
Frank added: “I’m really pleased we have brought Xavi in – he is a great addition to the squad.
“He is still young, however he already has good experience and, over the past few years, has played a lot of games at the top level.
“Xavi has proven his ability to get goals and assists, both from the No.10 position and left wing. He also has a great eye for his team-mates in terms of unlocking defences, and I know he will come in and be part of a good team that is already working hard together.”
Simons adds to a number of attacking options at Frank’s disposal despite the club’s previous false starts in the transfer window this summer. The Dutch star will likely make his debut for the Lillywhites in the febrile atmosphere of a London derby after the international break when Tottenham travel to London Stadium to face West Ham on September 13.
