Timo Werner will sign four-year contract at RB Leizpig after arriving in Germany to seal Chelsea exit

Chelsea forward Timo Werner will join RB Leipzig on a four-year deal, according to reports.

The German is set to return to his former club as the two sides agreed a £23.5 million fee to see the 26-year-old depart Stamford Bridge.

 Werner admitted last month that he could be happier away from Chelsea and a return to the Bundesliga is imminent. 

“It is hard to say (if clear the air talks are needed),” he admitted. First of all, the most important thing is that I am happy.

"I am happy when I play and score goals.

Timo Werner in discussion with Thomas Tuchel. (Alamy)

"That’s the fact. That’s what I should take care of and the other things will come.

"I could be happy everywhere.

"It is hard to say (why I've struggled for game time). 

"I didn’t ask but I think of course the manager always has different ideas, different thoughts and what you need in different games, I think in many games I was not in his thoughts so I try to change that. 

"It is clear I want to play more and I should play more to first be in good shape for the World Cup and also, to have a chance to play at the World Cup. I think it doesn’t change anything whether it is a winter World Cup or in the summer.”

Werner has now been pictured in Germany, staying at a hotel on Monday night as he closes in on the move.

The forward is edging ever closer to the move, with the details of his contract now being disclosed.

As reported by Christian Falk and BILD Sport, Werner has signed a contract at his former club until 2026, seeing him stay there for at least four years.

This puts Werner’s spell at Chelsea to an end, where he lifted the UEFA Champions League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup in his time in London.

Chelsea forward Timo Werner (11) during the game between Chelsea and Arsenal on July 23, 2022 at Camping World Stadium. (Alamy)

He also saw his side reach two FA Cup finals and a Carabao Cup final despite being unable to lift the trophies.

Werner will be hoping to find his old form back in Germany, where he enjoyed the most successful goalscoring spell of his career.

It is unclear as to whether Chelsea will dip into the transfer market to find a replacement for Werner, with fellow forward Romelu Lukaku also departing this summer.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech have also been linked with moves away as Thomas Tuchel looks to rebuild his attack.

Topics: Timo Werner, Chelsea, Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours, RB Leipzig, Transfers, Football

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