During the summer transfer window, Bayern Munich was rumored to be interested in former RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons, but ultimately opted to take a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.
Speaking to Leipziger Volkszeitung, Simons would not reveal if Bayern Munich formally approached him about a move, but did talk about his admiration for Max Eberl.
“There are always talks in football, but I don’t want to name any names. Max [Eberl] was one of those who brought me to RB Leipzig, and I will always be grateful
to him for that. The most important thing was to find a place where I can continue to develop and play my style of football. That’s the case with Tottenham,” Simons said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Of all the players on the market during the summer transfer window, Simons was the most natural fit for what Bayern Munich needed — a player capable of being effective both centrally and at wing in the attack. Simons had his eyes on a move to London, though, and after spending most of the summer engaged with Chelsea FC, ended up making the jump to Tottenham Hotspur.
The German national team hit the road to face Slovakia, looking to get off on the right foot for this round of World Cup qualifier action.
That did not happen.
Julian Nagelsmann — as he is prone to do — did some experimenting with his lineup and it did not work as the team dropped a 2-0 decision. The players were bad, the coaching was not great, and it was not a banner effort overall.
There is plenty to discuss from this match, so let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:
- A look at the starting XI.
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
