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Jul12020 by JBNo Comments

Christensen reveals how Chelsea squad reacted to the signing of Werner and Ziyech

Premier League

Chelsea squad are excited by the imminent arrival of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, according to Andreas Christensen, who has backed the duo to thrive at the club. Ziyech and Werner became Lampard’s first and second signings as Chelsea head coach and officially joined the club today. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Christensen has played against Werner on several occasions during his spell in Bundesliga and claims he is more than aware of the player's talent. And while he has never played against Ziyech, Christensen is also confident that the 27-year-old winger can bring ‘good things’ to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I played against Werner quite a few times when I was in Germany so I know what he can do...

Jun302020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner finally reveals why he rejected Liverpool & Man Utd

Premier League

Timo Werner says money was not the reason behind his transfer move to Chelsea and confirms Manchester United and Liverpool both made moves to sign him from RB Leipzig. Liverpool were favourites to sign the German forward this summer window, while the Reds boss Jurgen Klopp even had discussions with him about a move to the club. Solskjaer warns Anthony Martial he could be replaced in transfer window Ajax confirm Man Utd target Van de Beek has made transfer agreement Eventually, it was Chelsea who completed a £53m deal for Werner this month, and he signed a five-year deal which is reported to be worth around £170,000 per week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner who ended the campaign with 34 goals in all competitions for Liepzig, has been impr...

Jun272020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner breaks record in final Leipzig game before Chelsea move

Bundesliga, Premier League

Timo Werner has become RB Leipzig’s all-time leading goalscorer in his final match for the Bundesliga side before his transfer move to Chelsea. Earlier this month, the blues completed a £53 million deal with Leipzig to sign the Germany international this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, RB Leipzig’s Bundesliga campaign finished on Saturday and they were able to secure a third-placed finish with a 2-1 win over Augsburg. Werner scored brace in that game in doing so he overtook Daniel Frahn to become the top scorer in the club’s history with 95 goals in 159 appearances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner also equalled another Bundesliga record with his double as his record of 17 goals scored away from ho...

Jun242020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner needs to perform or I’m in big trouble – Rudiger

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger says he will be in big trouble with Chelsea if Timo Werner flops at Stamford Bridge after he played an important role in convincing the striker to complete a move from Leipzig. The 24-year-old looked destined to join Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool but the financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic saw the Reds pull out of a summer move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This cleared the path for Chelsea to sign the forward and Frank Lampard was in constant contact with the German before the club’s official announcement this month. Rudiger, who has played with Werner at both the club and international level with Stuttgart and Germany, also spoke regularly with the player before his £53m move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoo...

Jun222020 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger reveals how he convinced Timo Werner to reject Liverpool move

Premier League

Chelsea defender Toni Rudiger concedes he was in constant dialogue with Timo Werner throughout lockdown period in order to persuade him to move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues announced a deal for the signing of the striker just last week, seeing off competition from Liverpool and other clubs in the process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner had looked destined to join the Reds but Jurgen Klopp says the club couldn’t spend such a huge amount on one player during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly as they are making cuts elsewhere. That opened the door to Chelsea and Lampard’s side wasted no time in getting a deal done for the Germany international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Werner still needed some pers...

Jun192020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard explains how Chelsea won race to sign Timo Werner

Premier League

Frank Lampard has revealed how his conversations with Timo Werner helped convince the striker to make the move to Chelsea, with the club having sealed a £47.5 million deal to sign him. Liverpool were one of many clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old before ending their interest in him due to financial issues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But it's the blues who won the race to sign the striker, with Lampard revealing he has been tracking his progress for a while now. He told reporters: "I think he's clearly a player that we liked. "I've certainly followed him for a long time myself, individually, just as a talented player, even before I had this job. But as a club, clearly we went for him, and he certainly will strengthen us in my opinion. ...

Jun182020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea confirm the signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig

Premier League

Chelsea have now completed the signing of RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, subject to a medical. The German forward has agreed a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge and becomes the blues' first signing of the summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 24-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea, and will remain at the German club for the rest of the Bundesliga campaign. He will join his new team-mates in July, subject to passing a medical examination. Chelsea have agreed to pay £45m to trigger the release clause of Timo Werner, who is set to earn more than £9m per season in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner said: ‘I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it is a very proud moment...

Jun162020 by JBNo Comments

RB Leipzig respond to claims Timo Werner will refuse to play in CL to join Chelsea

Bundesliga, Premier League

Timo Werner remains in RB Leipzig's plans for the Champions League, despite reports claiming he informed his club he wants to join Chelsea before the competition restarts. Leipzig eliminated Tottenham out of the competition and booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals before the 2019-20 campaign was suspended due to the pandemic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The club competition is expected to move on in August once the domestic seasons have been completed. According to a report from Bild on Monday, Werner has told Leipzig he wants move to Chelsea, who are reportedly set to activate a £54m release clause in his contract, after the conclusion of the Bundesliga campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ho...

Jun162020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner refuses to play out Champions League season to force Chelsea move

Premier League

Red Bull Leipzig may not be able to call upon their striker Timo Werner when their Champions League season resumes in August – as he wants to join Chelsea in July. Chelsea appear to have all but wrapped up the signing of the Germany international, with a £53m transfer move set to be completed over the coming weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner scored 19 goals last campaign and has hit another 31 in all competitions this season to further enhance his reputation as one of the finest young scorers in Europe. Liverpool were long linked with Timo Werner as Jurgen Klopp is known to be a big fan of the player, but Chelsea stole in and Lampard will be able to call upon him next season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And...

Jun132020 by JBNo Comments

RB Leipzig manager confirms Timo Werner exit

Premier League

RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed Timo Werner will leave the club, with Chelsea expected to complete the signing of the striker. Liverpool had been leading the race to sign the 24-year-old, who had even held discussions with Jurgen Klopp over a possible move to Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the blues have moved ahead of the Premier League leaders in the race to sign Werner as they are now close to announcing the £53 million move. The Germany international has already agreed a move to Stamford Bridge and is reportedly given the green light to a deal worth £170,000 per week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about Werner’s future before RB Leipzig’s 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim on Friday, N...