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Kehinde Ayanboade,
Ibadan.
Chelsea football club has reached agreement to sign 24-year-old RB Leipzig’s star, Timo Werner for £47.5m.
Chelsea while making this announcement on their official website added that werner will remain at the German club for the rest of the Bundesliga season, And he will link up with his new team-mates in July, subject to passing a medical examination.
Werner is One of the most feared young strikers in Europe, renowned for his pace, movement, link-up play and finishing ability. At Leipzig he has most often been deployed in a front two, but he can also play out wide in a front three or as the central striker.
He is currently enjoying the most profitable season of his career yet, having already scored 32 goals and registered 13 assists in 43 appearances in all competitions.
Werner while reacting to the development expressed that he’s very delight and proud to join Chelsea football club.
‘I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it is a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club. I of course want to thank RB Leipzig, the club and the fans, for four fantastic years.
You will forever be in my heart. I look forward to next season with my new team-mates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans. Together we have a very successful future ahead of us.’ Werner said.
