Tottenham have announced that Timo Werner will join from RB Leipzig on loan with an option to buy ($16.8 million) until the end of the season.
Werner is scheduled to feature in Tottenham’s next Premier League game away to Manchester United on Sunday (11:30am ET). How to watch), Ange Postecoglou’s side will go on a week-long winter break before returning at the end of the month for an FA Cup tie against current holders Manchester City. The former Chelsea striker will wear the number two shirt. 16.
Willkomen, Timo! 🤍
We are pleased to announce a loan agreement with Timo Werner, subject to international approval ✍️
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 9, 2024
It will be a half-season loan for the Germany international forward, who has 57 caps after two difficult seasons at Chelsea.The Spurs will have an option to buy between $16 million and $22 million. According to David OrnsteinAccording to reports, Werner will travel to North London for a medical in order to join Tottenham’s squad as soon as possible.
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According to the paper, Werner has been offered by Manchester United, but Spurs have stepped up to the plate and intend to pay his full wages.
Spurs will miss Son Heung-min for up to a month as he will represent South Korea in the AFC Asian Cup.
Timo Werner stats: how has he fared since leaving Chelsea?
Werner was one of the biggest stars in the world when he first moved to London from RB Leipzig, scoring 28 goals in the Bundesliga in his final season before making a big-money move to Chelsea.
He had an eventful first season at Chelsea, scoring 12 goals and providing 15 assists in 52 games. Among them was a goal against Real Madrid that helped the Blues reach the Champions League final, and a goal against Man City that helped the Blues reach the final. FA Cup final.
In his second season, he scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists, and the forward returned to Leipzig for less than half his price.
Werner scored 16 goals and provided six assists in 40 games last year, but has started just two games in the Bundesliga this season and has been sidelined twice due to injury. He started the season with a start and an assist in the German Super Cup win over Bayern, but has since scored just two goals in a total of 322 minutes.
Will this be a good move for Tottenham?
Covering his entire salary may be surprising to some given Spurs’ reputation, but there is little other risk for Tottenham.
Ange Postecoglou has done more with less during his career, and Werner is an excellent passer and ball progressor, and it would be a home run if he can capture even half of his pre-Chelsea form.
With Alejo Velis injured and Richarlison inconsistent, it could be a home run if he can maintain his form in his first year at Chelsea.
We’ll see if the Spurs get this over the line, but Werner and Postecoglou could be a winning combo.
