Timo Werner reveals he snubbed Liverpool and Manchester United in favour of Chelsea

Chelsea's new signing Timo Werner revealed that he rejected offers from Liverpool and Man United in favour of a move to Stamford Bridge. German striker will join Frank Lampard's side next season after Blues decided to trigger his £53 million release clause. Timo Werner was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool for a long time before opting to sign for Chelsea this summer.

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Timo Werner transfer: Former RB Leipzig striker rejected offers from Liverpool and Man United before Chelsea move

Speaking to Sportbuzzer, Timo Werner provided an insight into decision-making process behind his transfer. RB Leipzig's record goalscorer said that he had a lot of time to think about a transfer away from Bundesliga due to coronavirus-enforced lockdown, and entire process was uncomplicated. When quizzed about wher he could have joined Liverpool or Man United, German international said that it could have been possible as a lot of clubs were chasing his signature.

Timo Werner added that after considering all his options he felt  Chelsea pack felt best for him, his game and his career. Speaking of change from Bundesliga to Premier League, pacy hitman said that  game is played more often in England than in Germany so he hasn't got much time to train before going full throttle and proving himself in Premier League. 

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Timo Werner officially completed  move to Chelsea on Wednesday, with transfer window officially opening in England. However, German international will be ineligible to play in Premier League this season due to competition's rules. Werner scored 34 goals in 45 games for RB Leipzig across all competitions this season, helping m qualify for Champions League next season, while also sealing a place in this season's quarter-final. Werner opted out of featuring for Leipzig in Champions League this August, choosing to join up with Blues when season draws to a close in England.

Timo Werner transfer signalled Frank Lampard and Chelsea's intentions in transfer market having already snapped up Ajax star Hakim Ziyech earlier in year. Blues are also linked with moves for Bayer Leverkusen star and Timo Werner's Germany teammate Kai Havertz. Chelsea are currently fourth in Premier League table, two points ahead of fifth-placed Man United as clubs battle for final Champions League spot. 

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