Tottenham playmaker Xavi Simons has enrolled in a business degree program at Harvard University in Massachusetts while recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament tear. rivistaundici.com reported that the 23-year-old midfielder, who has spent nearly six months on the sidelines following his knee injury, announced his academic pivot through a post on LinkedIn as he works through a lengthy rehabilitation schedule.
Back to School From the Treatment Room
The Dutch international described the academic pursuit as a way to productively channel his time away from the pitch. “Me ne torno a scuola!”, Simons posted on LinkedIn, adding that football remains his primary focus while he seeks to understand the entrepreneurial side of the sport and develop personally alongside individuals from different professional backgrounds.
Simons’ connection to the Ivy League institution developed during specialized physiotherapy sessions in the United States. Following a visit to the Harvard campus, the player explored enrollment options for professional athletes. The business program has previously hosted competitors from the NFL and NBA, as well as Real Madrid player Eduardo Camavinga.
Simons Plans Remote Study During Injury Recovery
As his recovery progresses and a return to training approaches, Simons plans to handle his coursework and examinations remotely. rivistaundici.com noted that the midfielder’s decision offers a personal response to a difficult recovery period that forced him to miss the Netherlands’ recent matches in the UEFA Nations League as well as international competition in North America.
The injury interrupted a career trajectory that began in Barcelona’s youth academy—where he crossed paths with Xavi—followed by a debut with Paris Saint-Germain and subsequent development across European club football. With his return date to competitive fixtures remaining distant, Simons continues his rehabilitation in tandem with his university studies.
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