This archive report was first published on 18 June 2020.
German striker Timo Werner is set to join Chelsea FC next season, with the club confirming that a transfer agreement has been reached.
Werner, 24, will remain at RB Leipzig for the rest of the Bundesliga season, but will link up with Chelsea in July after passing a medical examination.
Chelsea FC took to Twitter to announce the news, saying:
We have some @TimoWerner news for you! — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 18, 2020
Werner expressed his joy at joining Chelsea on his social media, saying:
To everyone at @ChelseaFC: I’m incredibly happy to be joining the Blues next season! It feels like the right step for me and I am delighted to become a part of Chelsea FC. Really looking forward to playing for such a fantastic and historic club! See you soon Chelsea fans! pic.twitter.com/WLcagJCHWt — Timo Werner (@TimoWerner) June 18, 2020
Werner has been prolific this season, scoring 32 times and providing 13 assists in 43 appearances for RB Leipzig.
He said:
“I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it is a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club. I of course want to thank RB Leipzig, the club and the fans, for four fantastic years. You will forever be in my heart. I look forward to next season with my new team-mates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans. Together we have a very successful future ahead of us,”
Chelsea FC director expressed her delight in having completed the transfer of the German star, saying:
“We are very excited that Timo Werner has chosen to join Chelsea. He is a player who was coveted all over Europe and it is no surprise, he has that rare mix of being young and exciting and yet established and proven. We can’t wait to have Timo on board, but until then we wish him and RB Leipzig all the best for the rest of this season,”
