Xavi Simons’ agent insists the new Tottenham midfielder has no regrets about the collapse of his proposed transfer to Chelsea.

The Netherlands international joined Spurs late in the summer window having previously been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s loss already appears to be the gain of their north London rivals with Simons impressing on his first two appearances for the club.

After starring in last week’s win over West Ham, the 22-year-old claimed it has always been his dream to represent Spurs but it could so easily have been a different story.

‘Tottenham and Chelsea are both fantastic clubs with solid projects and there was real interest from both sides,’ said Simons’ agent Ali Barat.

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