Simons chooses Harvard Business School during injury recovery

The 23‑year‑old Xavi Simons, midfielder of Tottenham Hotspur, has been admitted to the online program Crossover Into Business of the prestigious Harvard Business School during his rehabilitation. He announced the admission on LinkedIn with the words: “I’m going back to school”.

Program and personal ambition

The program lasts one semester and is specially designed for professional athletes who, together with MBA students, expand their business knowledge. Simons wrote: “During my recovery I try to make the most of my time. Football remains my main focus, but I also want to keep learning off the pitch and continue developing myself.”

He added that he has “always been interested in more than just football” and wants to “better understand the business side of the sport”. The semester spans roughly eight to nine weeks, after which he expects to finish his studies and return to the field.

Injury and return expectation

Simons suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament on 25 April in Tottenham’s away match against Wolverhampton Wanderers (0‑1). In the 63rd minute he collided with Hugo Bueno and had to leave the pitch on a stretcher. Tottenham confirmed the diagnosis two days later and Simons underwent surgery on 5 May, causing him to miss the World Cup with the Dutch national team.

The club has not yet announced an official date for his return, but British media expect him to be back only around February 2027. Simons emphasized: “Returning to the pitch remains my absolute priority”, and added: “I look forward to getting started.”

So far, Tottenham Hotspur sit at the bottom of the Premier League, but Simons remains focused on both his sporting and academic development.