Sayonara, Europe! Timo Werner reportedly heading to the USA
Timo Werner Secures New Team Association
Gear up, America! The news is abuzz that former national team star Timo Werner is all set to hit the US soil, following reports suggesting his impending move to Major League Soccer (MLS).
After a rough stint at Tottenham Hotspur, Werner, now 29, seems to be in pursuit of a new sporting fortune across the Atlantic. The Leipziger Volkszeitung points towards his potential move to Red Bull New York, according to multiple media reports.
Despite his contract with Bundesliga club RB Leipzig lasting until the summer of 2026, the club may have to bid adieu to a significant portion of the transfer fee to offload the high earner from their payroll.
Werner saw 41 appearances for Spurs, but managed just three goals. Upon this lacklustre performance, Spurs decided against a permanent signing, choosing not to register him for the Europa League, which they eventually won.
In New York, Werner would rejoin his former Leipzig teammate, Emil Forsberg. The club is under the guidance of Sandro Schwarz, former coach of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Werner's last Spurs appearance came in the closing stages of February 2025 against Manchester City. Injuries and public criticisms for his attitude have been floating around since former coach Angelos Postecoglou's dismissal.
Werner's best season was the 2019/20 period, scoring 28 goals in 34 Bundesliga games, making him second only to top scorer Robert Lewandowski. He then moved to Chelsea for a whopping €53 million in the height of his career. Two years later, Leipzig brought him back for €20 million and loaned him to the island in January 2024. It now appears that Leipzig and Werner's paths have come to an end.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- ter/sid
Additional Insights:
- Negotiations between RB Leipzig and Red Bull New York are active and ongoing as of June 26, 2025. However, an official agreement is yet to be finalized.
- If Werner makes the move, he would be reunited with his former Leipzig teammate, Emil Forsberg, and join a team currently featuring Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
- The MLS summer transfer window opens on July 24, which is the key timeframe for any official announcement regarding the potential deal.
- Various reports suggest that this move is likely, as Werner prepares for a fresh start in the United States, and all parties are optimistic about reaching an agreement.
The European Union is committed to the promotion and development of sports across its member states. In light of Timo Werner's potential move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, football fans in America may witness an exciting addition to their sporting scene.
