Xavi Simons has shared an emotional message with Tottenham Hotspur supporters after Spurs secured their Premier League survival with a tense final-day victory over Everton.
The Dutch midfielder, who missed the decisive clash after suffering a season-ending ACL injury against Wolves in April, admitted his frustration at being unable to help the team during the most important game of the campaign.
Despite Tottenham enduring a disastrous season overall, Simons remained one of the standout performers during the closing months of the survival fight under Roberto De Zerbi. His creativity, goals and leadership on the pitch made him a key figure as Spurs eventually avoided relegation.
Taking to social media after the final whistle, Simons wrote:
“Not the season we all envisioned. But we survived. I’m proud of the boys. Your effort today was incredible. To the fans, you were incredible. I wish I could have been there. I wish I could have played my part. Now it’s time to start rebuilding.”
The message struck a chord with supporters, particularly given how influential the 23-year-old had been before his injury setback. From his stunning goal against Brighton to his decisive contributions in Europe and the Premier League run-in, Simons consistently delivered during Tottenham’s most difficult moments of the season.
His praise for the fans also highlighted the powerful atmosphere created inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, with supporters backing the team relentlessly throughout a nervy afternoon.
Perhaps the most significant part of Simons’ statement was his focus on the future. His call to “start rebuilding” mirrors Roberto De Zerbi’s own vision for Tottenham heading into the summer, with the Italian already demanding major improvements after narrowly steering the club away from relegation.
While the season will long be remembered as one of the darkest in Tottenham’s modern history, survival has at least provided the foundation for a fresh start — and Simons appears determined to be part of what comes next.
