Tottenham Hotspur has officially kicked off the January transfer window by securing a loan deal for former Chelsea star Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, according to The Mirror....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The 27-year-old striker, who will don the No.16 shirt for Spurs, has inked a six-month agreement, with the provision to make the move permanent during the upcoming summer.
The decision to bring in Werner was catalyzed by the absence of captain Son Heung-min, who is scheduled to miss the next month due to commitments with the Asian Cup and the South Korean national team.
Tottenham’s head coach, Ange Postecoglou, gave the nod to the acquisition, aiming to bolster the team’s attacking prowess.
Werner, who departed Chelsea two years ago for a £25 million switch back to Leipzig, is returning to the Premier League with unfinished business. View pictures in App save up to 80% data.
Despite a mixed spell at Stamford Bridge, where he scored 23 goals in 89 appearances following a hefty £54 million move, he played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph in 2021.
Having endured limited opportunities under manager Marco Rose this season, with just four starts in all competitions, Werner seeks to reignite his career at Tottenham.
The German international is poised to make his debut for the North London club in the upcoming away fixture against Manchester United this weekend…CONTINUE READING>>
