National player Timo Werner is currently playing football more important than the money. When he switched to RB Leipzig, he is said to have given up several million euros in salary.
“We have a short career as footballers. You have to see that you deserve what you can earn during this time. We footballers still earn enough. For me, it was primarily important that I enjoy playing football again. And this component can also count,” said Werner during his presentation.
Started playing football to enjoy the sport
He started playing football to enjoy the sport. It wasn’t important to him that the money came on time every month when he turned professional at the age of 16. “Of course, it would be a lie if I wasn’t happy that I was earning a lot and well. But it wasn’t the point for me this year to say I just want to stay there because I can earn more“, emphasized the native of Stuttgart.
And he explained that there was a risk of ruining his career. “If I had had another season like last year, it would have been difficult to maybe make another change and get back to the top level.“