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Timo Werner was spotted back at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea's intriguing London derby with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, August 14.
Werner, who watched the game in the stands, spent two seasons with Chelsea before sealing a return to RB Leipzig this summer.
The Germany international notched 23 goals in 89 appearances across all competitions. He also won the UEFA Champions League during his stop-start stint with the Blues.
Timo has already hit the ground running on his return to Leipzig, scoring in their 2-2 draw with FC Koln on Saturday, August 13.
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He made a quick stop-by at Stamford Bridge during Chelsea's fiery London derby with Spurs which saw the managers of both sides seeing red after the game.
Timo Werner has penned a heartwarming farewell message to the fanbase of Chelsea following his imminent return to RB Leipzig.
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea and RB Leipzig have agreed on a fee of around £25million including add-ons for Werner, who will have a medical on Tuesday before the move is confirmed.
Werner swapped Leipzig for Chelsea for a fee of £47.5million back in 2020. His two-year spell with the Blues yielded 23 goals and set up a further 21 in 89 appearances.
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Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner left Chelsea this summer after disappointing spells in London to rejoin their former clubs, Inter Milan and RB Leipzig.
While Lukaku is still virtually a Chelsea player, given that he left on loan, Werner sealed a permanent transfer back to Germany.