Spurs Eye Timo Werner Transfer: Potential Move on the Horizon for the German Striker
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Timo Werner's tenure at Tottenham Hotspur comes to an end as the club declines the purchase option, officially confirming his departure. The Germany international, aged 29, will return to his former club, RB Leipzig, where his future appears uncertain.
In a move that was anticipated, Tottenham has opted against securing the permanent signing of Werner, who made 41 appearances for the London club since joining on loan in January 2024. The former national team player scored three goals and provided six assists during his tenure, but his impact was limited during the latter half of the season.
Werner played just 178 minutes in the Premier League towards the end of the 2024-2025 season, and was even left out of Tottenham's Europa League squad. Leipzig, however, initially welcomed him back for €20 million in the summer of 2024, but their partnership has not yielded lasting success.
Leipzig's sporting director, Marcel Schafer, has hinted that Werner may depart once again this summer, as he seeks a new challenge following a decline in form and market value, currently estimated around €7 million. Leipzig, in turn, have no plans to retain him.
The forward's immediate future remains unclear, with no definitive destination confirmed as of yet. Potential landing spots could include clubs seeking an experienced forward who can contribute significantly, fitting both their sporting and financial objectives.
Recent reports suggest that Werner's time in the USA may be on the horizon, with Leipzig potentially willing to negotiate a reduced transfer fee to rid themselves of his salary. In 2020, Werner moved from Leipzig to Chelsea for €53 million, but two years later returned to Germany for a fee of €20 million.
Sources: ntv.de, sue/dpa
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- The European Parliament and the Council might discuss the potential impact on sports and European-leagues, such as the premier-league, as Timo Werner's future remains uncertain, with rumors of his move to clubs in the UnitedStates.
- As Timo Werner's tenure at Tottenham Hotspur comes to an end, sports analysts will focus on the significance of his departure for the team's performance in football, considering his limited impact towards the end of the season.
- Despite his return to RB Leipzig, where his initial comeback was marked by a €20 million transfer, Timo Werner's market value has inexplicably dropped to around €7 million, leading some European-leagues to keep a close eye on his potential availability.
