Spurs' Simons enrols at iconic university Harvard

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Tottenham's Xavi Simons enrols at prestigious American university Harvard as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.

Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has enrolled on a course at prestigious American university Harvard while he continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury.

The 23-year-old Netherlands playmaker has been sidelined since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in April - an injury that forced him to miss the World Cup.

Simons has now joined Harvard's Crossover into Business programme, a course tailored for professional athletes to develop their commercial skills.

The online course pairs athletes with Harvard MBA students to mentor them through practical case studies and enterprise management.

> "I'm going back to school," Simons wrote on LinkedIn.

> "During my recovery, I've been trying to use my time in the best way possible. Football is still my main focus, but I also want to keep learning and improving away from the pitch."

Simons recently travelled to the United States to step up his physical rehabilitation while visiting Harvard's campus in Boston.

> "Getting back on the pitch is still my number one priority," Simons added.

> "At the same time, I want to use this period to keep learning and invest in myself beyond football. Looking forward to getting started."

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