“Sure, things aren’t going the way I’d like at Chelsea right now. It’s all the better when I come here, get the coach’s trust, can play and then score,” said attacker Timo Werner after his recent sense of achievement with the German national team against Israel (2-0). National coach Hansi Flick described his club situation as “unsatisfactory”. In order to improve his sporting perspective, the 26-year-old is apparently thinking of a change of scenery. Loud “Sport1” Werner is working with his advisor Volker Struth (Sports360) on a transfer in the summer, he wants to leave the club.
Born in Stuttgart, who moved from RB Leipzig to London in 2020 for 53 million euros and has a contract until 2025, under Thomas Tuchel he only played 736 minutes in the Premier League this season and made two goals in 14 league games. So far, there have been seven goals and four assists in 28 games across all competitions. “It’s not an easy situation for Timo. I’m confident that Hansi’s coaches will always give him the environment to remain a strong player,” said DFB director Oliver Bierhoff “Picture TV”.
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According to the report, Chelsea and Tuchel would not put any obstacles in Werner’s path with an acceptable offer, which should be “up from €40 million”. Due to the sanctions imposed by the British government, however, the Blues are currently unable to make any decisions on the transfer market. Far from that, Werner’s management is pushing ahead with his plans and holding talks with interested clubs.
Problem for prospective BVB? Werner is one of the top earners at Chelsea
As in the past, Borussia Dortmund should be among the applicants. However, the black and yellow are still not completely convinced of Werner, and a commitment from RB Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi (20) also enjoys priority. According to “Sport1”, Werner’s gross salary is also problematic for BVB, with a reported annual figure of around 16 million euros. Only Romelu Lukaku (28), DFB colleague Kai Havertz (22) and N’Golo Kanté (31) would earn more at Chelsea.
6x FC Bayern in the top 12: Highest paid German footballers (gross salaries)
Serge Gnabry | Bayern Munich | 8 million euros per year
Go to player profile | *Source: “Bild” and current media reports
Werner consultant Struth was recently able to place one of his clients with Bayern Munich defender Niklas Süle (26). He also represents ex-Dortmund players Julian Weigl (26, Benfica) and Mario Götze (29, PSV).
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