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Sports News of Thursday, 18 June 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig

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Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of RB Leipzig's striker, Timo Werner on Thursday.

The 24-year-old has penned a £9million-a-year contract with the Blues, according to BILD

A statement on the London club's official website reads:

"The 24-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Blues, and will remain at the German club for the rest of the Bundesliga season. He will link up with his new team-mates in July, subject to passing a medical examination."

Werner said: ‘I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it is a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club. I, of course, want to thank RB Leipzig, the club and the fans, for four fantastic years.

"You will forever be in my heart. I look forward to next season with my new team-mates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans. Together we have a very successful future ahead of us.’

He will exit Leipzig after a hugely-successful four-year stint in which he fired 93 goals in 157 appearances.

Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia said: "We are very excited that Timo Werner has chosen to join Chelsea.

"He is a player who was coveted all over Europe and it is no surprise, he has that rare mix of being young and exciting and yet established and proven.

"We can’t wait to have Timo on board, but until then we wish him and RB Leipzig all the best for the rest of this season."

Werner will depart for London once the Bundesliga season finishes, with his side having just two matches remaining.