Timo Werner given shockingly low price tag with RB Leipzig desperate to sell
Leipzig Set €4m Asking Price for Timo Werner Amid Steep Decline from Chelsea Heights
According to a report from Bild, as relayed by Sport1, RB Leipzig are prepared to part ways with Timo Werner for just €4 million (£3.4 million) this summer. The Bundesliga side is eager to facilitate an exit for the German international, who has endured a dramatic fall from grace in recent years.
This modest valuation marks a striking contrast to the lofty fee Werner once commanded. In 2020, Chelsea paid a substantial £47.5 million to bring the prolific forward to Stamford Bridge, following a sensational 2019/20 campaign in which he netted 34 goals across all competitions for Leipzig. His arrival in the Premier League was met with high expectations, as he was seen as one of Europe’s most lethal attackers at the time.
However, Werner struggled to replicate that form in England. During his two-season spell with Chelsea, he scored 23 goals in 89 appearances. While his output was underwhelming, he did play a role in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph under then-manager Thomas Tuchel, adding a prestigious title to his résumé despite inconsistent performances.
In 2022, Werner returned to Leipzig in hopes of revitalizing his career. Though he found the back of the net 18 times in 54 games during his second spell with the German club, he failed to rediscover the blistering form that made him a household name prior to his Chelsea move. In January 2024, Leipzig loaned him to Tottenham Hotspur on an 18-month deal.
Werner’s time in North London, however, was marred by injuries and criticism. Despite being part of the Spurs squad that won the UEFA Europa League, he was absent from the final against Manchester United due to a hamstring issue. Over the course of the European campaign, Werner made just five appearances, and one of those outings drew sharp remarks from manager Ange Postecoglou.
Following a lackluster first-half display in a 1-1 draw against Rangers, Postecoglou substituted Werner at the break and did not mince words when assessing the forward’s contribution.
“When you’ve got 18-year-olds in the team, it’s not acceptable to me,” Postecoglou said, referencing Werner’s experience and seniority. “I told Timo the same thing – he’s a German international. At a time like this, when we don’t have many options available, I expect everyone to give their all on the pitch.”
Postecoglou continued, “His performance in the first half just wasn’t good enough. We need all of our players – including the senior ones – to step up, especially when our squad depth is stretched. I expect a minimum standard from experienced players, and tonight he didn’t meet it.”
With his reputation diminished and a string of disappointing seasons behind him, Werner’s future hangs in the balance. Leipzig are clearly ready to cut their losses and move on, and at just €4 million, the 28-year-old could represent a low-risk gamble for clubs willing to bet on a potential resurgence.