Tottenham Hotspur fans could not hide their excitement after watching Xavi Simons make his debut in the Premier League, with many already convinced he looks like a player who will light up the season.
Tottenham Hotspur began the post-Daniel Levy era in style, securing an emphatic 3-0 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Thomas Frank became the first Tottenham manager to win his opening two away fixtures in the Premier League, as Spurs carried on their strong start to life under the Dane.
The clash on Saturday also marked the debut of Xavi Simons, who joined just a few days before the summer transfer deadline, adding even more intrigue to an already lively afternoon.
Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons makes debut against West Ham
Simons marked his first appearance with an assist, delivering a pinpoint inswinging corner that was met perfectly by Pape Matar Sarr, who headed beyond the goalkeeper.
It was a solid outing for Spurs‘ new number seven, and now Tottenham fans have wasted little time in giving their verdict on the Dutchman, with many making the same point about his quality.
One supporter posted on X: “You can just see the quality instantly, he is going to be incredible.” Another wrote: “We have signed a superstar.”
A third Tottenham fan said about Xavi Simons: “His corners are remarkably on point. His passing in general.” While one more commented: “Solid. I liked what I saw. Cannot wait to see him settle in.”
The praise continued as another said: “Absolutely brilliant! Looks the real deal,” while one final supporter kept it simple with: “Excellent.”
What next for Spurs and Simons?
Of course, this was only Xavi Simons’ first outing in a Tottenham shirt, but the early signs are positive, and it already looks as though he will grow into a key role under Thomas Frank.
The new Spurs boss will also be delighted to see his versatile midfielder making such an immediate impact, helping his side secure a comfortable win in his very first Premier League appearance.
Attention will now switch to the UEFA Champions League, where Tottenham will face Villarreal in their opening fixture of the league phase, a tie that will provide another early test for Frank’s team.