Chelsea FC agrees to deal to sign Timo Werner

Chelsea FC have completed a deal that will land them Timo Werner, with the RB Leipzig striker expected to be joining the team in July. For the deal to become official, Werner must pass a physical, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea; it is a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club," Werner said. "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 teammates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans. Together we have a very successful future ahead of us."

Werner was originally rumored to be staying with RB Leipzig until the Bundesliga season ends in August but he was apparently eager to start playing for Chelsea as soon as possible, so the 24-year-old's final RB Leipzig game will be on June 27.

"We are very excited that Timo Werner has chosen to join Chelsea. He is a player who was coveted all over Europe and it is no surprise, he has that rare mix of being young and exciting and yet established and proven," Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said. "We can't wait to have Timo on board, but until then we wish him and RB Leipzig all the best for the rest of this season."

It is believed that Chelsea will pay RB Leipzig around €53m ($59m) to obtain Werner.