Spurs bring former Chelsea forward back on a second loan spell

Premier League giants Tottenham recently agreed with Leipzig to a season-long loan deal for striker Timo Werner. Werner joined Tottenham from Leipzig in January on a loan with the option to buy for $18.5 million. He appeared in 13 games for Spurs, scoring two goals and adding three assists in limited time.

The ex-Chelsea attacker joined Leipzig in August 2022 coming off a $22 million deal. Since joining Die Roten Bullen, Werner scored 18 goals across two years and 54 appearances.

Per sources, Tottenham will cover Werner’s $255,000-per-week salary while accepting the buy clause of around $18-20 million.

Werner vital in Tottenham season

Werner joined Tottenham in this year’s winter transfer window. He joined a talented attacking crew of Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min, and more, fitting in nicely. Werner split time as a center-forward and a left-winger cutting in with his right.

“He came in at an important time in January when Sonny [Son Heung-Min] was away [at the Asian Cup], then Richy [Richarlison] got an injury. We were short in wide areas,” Postecoglou told ESPN. “Him coming in was very helpful for us and I think he’s made an impact but to make those definitive decisions, I still need some clarity about what we’ve got here first.”

One of Werner’s biggest difficulties at Spurs was a lack of finishing. Despite his shot attempts generating 3.7 expected goals (xG), Werner scored just twice. The difference showed how often he spurned his chances in front of the goal.

However, Werner has become a versatile player for manager Ange Postecoglou, and his depth and experience will be needed going into the season. He can retain possession and beat his man on the wing while also creating opportunities. Werner is also a likable person among teammates and staff in the locker room.

Tottenham optimistic of closing deal

With Werner snubbed from Julian Nagelsmann’s Euro 2024 squad, nothing is blocking a summertime…

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Author : Deolu Akingbade

Publish date : 2024-05-28 20:17:13

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