Official: Werner to Chelsea

Serie A target Timo Werner has officially moved to Chelsea, who signed the RB Leipzig forward by triggering the release clause in his contract.

The 24-year-old has come to an agreement with the Blues and will move after the Bundesliga has been concluded, only subject to a medical at Stamford Bridge.

Werner, who has scored 32 goals in 43 games this term, was pleased with the move to London and told the club’s website: “I’m delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it’s a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club.

Serie A target Timo Werner has officially moved to Chelsea, who signed the RB Leipzig forward by triggering the release clause in his contract.

The 24-year-old has come to an agreement with the Blues and will move after the Bundesliga has been concluded, only subject to a medical at Stamford Bridge.

Werner, who has scored 32 goals in 43 games this term, was pleased with the move to London and told the club’s website: “I’m delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it’s a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club.

“I of course want to thank RB Leipzig, the club the fans, for four fantastic years. You will forever be in my heart. I look forward to next season with my new teammates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans.

“Together we have a very successful future ahead of us.”

Werner has two games remaining with Leipzig in the German Bundesliga run-in.