Bild (Germany) has just discovered that Timo Werner's £53 million release clause will expire on July 15 instead of June 15 as initially reported. This means that Chelsea or any team that wants to get this player has more than 1 month left to consider and negotiate the purchase of the German player. However, "The Blues" are still determined to quickly hit, shortening this deal.
Liverpool and Man City have also chased Werner, but hesitation has cost them their advantage. For Chelsea, the determination of the board of directors is the "key" on the transfer table. Bild reported that Werner will soon sign a 5-year contract with the Stamford Bridge team with a salary of about 9 million pounds (equivalent to about 170,000 pounds per week).
The highest level of treatment in the team also proves Chelsea's trust in Timo Werner. The German striker has "pocketed" 31 goals and 12 assists in all competitions this season. Possessing a modern playing style and outstanding speed, Werner promises to be the "piece" that coach Frank Lampard has been searching for for a long time.
According to German media, Werner's value could drop to £44 million this summer if Leipzig do not win the Bundesliga. The German representative admitted that the transfer agreement between the two sides is still not complete but Chelsea is expected to officially sign the 24-year-old striker as soon as the transfer market opens.
Chelsea are currently 4th in the Premier League and are very close to a ticket to the Champions League next season. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig, although ranked 3rd in the Bundesliga, has almost run out of chances to compete for the championship with Bayern. Because the "Gray Tigers" are too strong in the domestic league, Timo Werner's departure from Germany to develop himself was predicted a long time ago.
