Chelsea’s Germany striker Timo Werner has signed a four-year contract to return to Bundesliga Party RB LeipzigThe two clubs made the announcement on Tuesday.
British media said Leipzig is bringing back Werner after around £25 million ($30.21 million) Chelsea Paid the Germany forward’s £45 million release clause in 2020.
The 26-year-old spent the greatest part of his senior career at RB Leipzig between 2016-20 and is the club’s all-time top scorer with 95 goals.
“The signing of Timo Werner is a special transfer for us,” said Leipzig’s commercial director for sport Florian Scholzo Told.
“We … saw Timo become the club’s record goal scorer and Germany international. His return meant a lot to supporters as Timo was a real fan favorite and a figure of recognition for a lot of people.”
Werner made his Germany debut in June 2017 with a Confederations Cup win over Australia and now has 50 caps.
great time
“I am very pleased to be able to play for RB Leipzig again,” Werner told the club’s website.
“I had a great time here … when we had a great time as newcomers to the league.
“I look forward to the new season with RB Leipzig and above all to meet the Leipzig fans again, which means a lot to me. We want to achieve a lot and of course, I want to be the first Leipzig player I want to reach the 100-goal mark.”
Werner returned to the Premier League club after two years with Chelsea, where he won the Champions League trophy and the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup in 2021.
He played 89 matches for Chelsea, scoring 23 goals.
“Dear Blues, today is the end of my journey with Chelsea FC,” Werner said while posting a goodbye message to fans on his social media platform.
British media said Leipzig is bringing back Werner after around £25 million ($30.21 million) Chelsea Paid the Germany forward’s £45 million release clause in 2020.
The 26-year-old spent the greatest part of his senior career at RB Leipzig between 2016-20 and is the club’s all-time top scorer with 95 goals.
“The signing of Timo Werner is a special transfer for us,” said Leipzig’s commercial director for sport Florian Scholzo Told.
“We … saw Timo become the club’s record goal scorer and Germany international. His return meant a lot to supporters as Timo was a real fan favorite and a figure of recognition for a lot of people.”
Werner made his Germany debut in June 2017 with a Confederations Cup win over Australia and now has 50 caps.
great time
“I am very pleased to be able to play for RB Leipzig again,” Werner told the club’s website.
“I had a great time here … when we had a great time as newcomers to the league.
“I look forward to the new season with RB Leipzig and above all to meet the Leipzig fans again, which means a lot to me. We want to achieve a lot and of course, I want to be the first Leipzig player I want to reach the 100-goal mark.”
Werner returned to the Premier League club after two years with Chelsea, where he won the Champions League trophy and the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup in 2021.
He played 89 matches for Chelsea, scoring 23 goals.
“Dear Blues, today is the end of my journey with Chelsea FC,” Werner said while posting a goodbye message to fans on his social media platform.
@ChelseaFC https://t.co/ak5cSXiqbR
— Timo Werner (@TimoWerner) 166006060995000
“I have felt so much love and support over the last two years and I will never forget how you guys stood behind me through good and challenging times.
“We’ve won trophies together like in the Champions League and I will always remember the song you wrote and sang for me. I’m already looking forward to playing again at Stamford Bridge one day.”