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Timo Werner ready to prove Chelsea wrong? Tottenham confirm loan signing of ex-Blues forward from RB Leipzig with option to buy included in deal

<p>The Germany international has signed with the north London club from RB Leipzig on a short-term loan deal after their <a href="https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2024/january/werner-joins-on-loan/" target="_blank">official announcement</a> on Tuesday. The move means Werner returns to the Premier League just a season-and-a-half after leaving Chelsea, who he helped win the Champions League in 2021. The transfer includes an option to buy at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's Timo time. <a href="https://t.co/cRB9mcWErH">pic.twitter.com/cRB9mcWErH</a></p>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1744796180222005363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

<p>The announcement confirms the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/timo-werner-heading-tottenham-rb-leipzig-confirm-ex-chelsea-forward-talks-shock-spurs-loan/blt66fb4d49565d6183" target="_blank">news that first broke last week</a>, in what appears to be a favourable move for all parties. Tottenham's forward line was looking fairly threadbare given Son Heung-min's absence at the 2023 Asian Cup, and Werner's pace and preference for playing in transition should suit manager Ange Postecoglou's energetic style of play. For the German, it is a chance for redemption in England's top flight. Despite being far from vilified at Stamford Bridge - unlike compatriot Kai Havertz <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-backwards-mikel-arteta-called-into-question-gunners-transfer-choices/blt78b647a10d058307" target="_blank">before his move to Arsenal</a> - his poor return of 21 goals in 89 matches sums up what was a largely wasteful spell in west London.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Manchester United had emerged as the early frontrunners to land Werner, as the German had been mooted for a short-term exit from Leipzig due to lack of game time this campaign. However, the Red Devils reportedly withdrew their interest due to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-why-man-utd-signing-timo-werner-chelsea-tottenham-loan/blt28b0b0816d959e80#cs446fe92533f0354b" target="_blank">uncertainties over their transfer strategy this winter</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>While Werner hopes for a do-over in the Premier League, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/january-transfer-window-2024-biggest-deals-graded/blt37660b6e0275a4dd" target="_blank">Spurs will be praying their gamble pays off</a>. Son is set to miss <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/how-many-games-will-heung-min-son-miss-for-tottenham-due-to-asian-cup-2023/bltbf75c9a6514c34a3" target="_blank">up to six games while away on international duty</a>, with Richarlison the club's only other major source of goals. However, given the option to buy included in the deal, any success for the German could result in a permanent move.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Timo Werner ready to prove Chelsea wrong? Tottenham confirm loan signing of ex-Blues forward from RB Leipzig with option to buy included in deal | Goal.com

Tottenham have announced the signing of former Chelsea forward Timo Werner on a six-month loan deal, with an option to buy included.