Timo Werner Wants Return to RB Leipzig in Germany After Expressing Unhappiness With Game Time at Chelsea

Timo Werner Wants Return to RB Leipzig in Germany After Expressing Unhappiness With Game Time at Chelsea

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Timo Werner is reportedly unhappy at Chelsea and prefers a move back to Germany with RB Leipzig
  • German international Timo Werner scored 93 goals in 158 appearances for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga
  • Chelsea forward Timo Werner wants to play more football as he eyes a place at the upcoming FIFA World Cup

Timo Werner is eyeing a return back to Germany.

The centre-forward, who plays for Chelsea in the English Premier League, signed for The Blues in 2020 from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.

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Timo Werner is reportedly keen to return to Germany, with his former side RB Leipzig, being his first choice. Image: Glyn Kirk/ Odd Andersen
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As reported by Bulinews, reports are doing the rounds that Werner wants to leave the English side and return home, with the hope of re-joining RB Leipzig.

Werner has struggled to nail a permanent starting role in the Chelsea side and recently admitted wanting to play more.

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"It is clear I want to play more and I should play more. First, to be in good shape for the World Cup and also to have a chance to play at the World Cup," said Werner.

Werner still has three years left on his contract with Chelsea, and the London-based club has no designs on selling him yet.

Werner made 158 appearances for RB Leipzig, scored 93 goals, and created 40 assists, according to TransferMarkt. At Chelsea, he’s made 89 appearances and scored 23 goals while creating 21 assists.

Thomas Tuchel fires stern warning to Timo Werner after striker said he 'could be happy elsewhere'

Thomas Tuchel has warned Timo Werner that the striker should be ‘grateful’ playing for Chelsea, days after the striker hinted he was unhappy at the club.

Werner spoke on Monday, July 18, where he dropped a subtle hint about his future at Stamford Bridge.

With the arrival of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, Werner has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, and he has done little to water down reports surrounding his future.

Timo Werner drops a subtle hint that he might move elsewhere after Chelsea struggles

Chelsea striker Timo Werner has appeared to insinuate that there will come a time when he will reconsider his future away from the club.

Werner is yet to replicate his top form at RB Leipzig, which saw Chelsea splash a huge amount of money to bring him to England.

He has only shown glimpses of his talent and has often been criticised for missing open chances.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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