Tottenham star makes unusual Harvard move during injury recovery

Tottenham forward Simons, sidelined since April with a knee ligament rupture, has enrolled in Harvard's business course during his recovery, expected to return in 2027.

Xavi Simons, the 23-year-old Tottenham forward, ruptured a knee ligament in April and is not expected to return to action until 2027. While recovering, he has enrolled in Harvard University's Crossover into Business programme, an online course designed for athletes seeking to develop commercial skills. Simons said on LinkedIn that football remains his priority but he wants to use the recovery period to learn about the business side of the game and develop as a person beyond the pitch.