And end to the shocking developments over the last week have finally concluded with Chelsea FC reported sealing the transfer for long term Liverpool FC target Timo Werner.
The runaway Premier League leaders were after Werner for a long time and had been delighted at the German striker himself stating publicly his desire to play for the Reds under coach Jurgen Klopp. However, reports in recent weeks indicated the Blues manager Frank Lampard’s intensifying interest in securing the signature of Werner in the summer and Lampard having conveyed his wishes to Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich.
The deal for Werner has been finalized by Chelsea FC at a sum of £54 million, which the release clause of the German international according to his existing contract at Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. The striker is one of the most prolific goal scorers in the top European leagues this season having scored 25 goals in 29 appearances for current side.
Liverpool FC was widely expected to sign Werner, who had expressed his fondness for the Merseyside club in the past. Moreover, the playing style of the Reds squad under Jurgen Klopp would have suited Werner the most. The player had voiced his admiration for fellow German Klopp and said that it would be an absolute delight to play under the Champions League-winning coach.
However, the Reds were priced out of a deal for Werner, with the club’s management not keen on paying the £54 million release clause of the player to sign him. The Premier League side citied the financial impact of the ongoing pandemic on the football transfer market as their primary reason for not spending more to sign Werner.
Chelsea have negotiated a deal for Werner in the region of €55-60 million, with the condition being whether RB Leipzig qualifies for next seasons UEFA Champions League. The player is being offered a contract worth £9 million per year by the Blues who are expecting no further obstacles in their race to sign the German.
