Timo Werner: RB Leipzig agree deal to re-sign forward from Chelsea reports in Germany fifa world cup 2022
Chelsea signed Timo Werner two years ago from RB Leipzig, but he was been unable to replicate the goal-scoring form which prompted the Blues to activate his £45m release clause world cup 2022; talks moved quickly and an agreement has now been reached
Werner was set to return to RB Leipzig on a season-long loan with an option to buy, but talks between the two clubs moved quickly, and an agreement has now been reached for the permanent transfer of the Germany international.
Chelsea signed Werner two years ago football world cup 2022 from Leipzig, but he was been unable to replicate the goal-scoring form which prompted the Blues to activate his £45m release clause.
The 26-year-old wants to return to his old club and get regular game time to secure a starting spot in Hansi Flick's world cup 2022 Germany team at the World Cup in November.
His relationship with Chelsea boss world cup 2022 Thomas Tuchel was also said to be an issue, although Tuchel was understood to be unwilling to let the forward leave.
Werner, who also attracted 2022 football world cup interest from Juventus, scored 23 goals in fifa world cup 89 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea, but he only started 15 Premier League games last season, scoring four times.
Who will be on the move this summer when the transfer window opens on June 10 and closes at 11pm on September 1?