US EditionQuakes Land Germany Striker Timo Werner in Historical Signing for SJ Club
- On Wednesday, San Jose signed Timo Werner as a designated player through 2028 after a two-month pursuit that included Bruce Arena traveling to Germany to recruit him.
- Having lost key forwards Josef Martínez and Cristian Espinoza to free agency and facing Cristian Arango likely leaving, San Jose Earthquakes urgently need attacking reinforcements after narrowly missing the MLS postseason.
- Despite his pedigree, Timo Werner, capped 57 times for Germany, scored 95 goals in 159 Leipzig appearances and has Premier League experience at Chelsea and Tottenham, though he played just 13 minutes this season.
- Arena said he is hopeful Werner can help the team get back to winning ways, adding `We feel he's going to be a great addition to the team as well as the league`.
- Over the past year, the San Jose Earthquakes have worked to improve the everyday environment, and Bruce Arena will use preseason to decide if Timo Werner plays as a second nine or wide attacker.
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Independent EspañolSAN JOSE, California, USA (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from German club Red Bull Leipzig on Thursday to a Designated Player contract that runs through June 2028, one of the biggest acquisitions in MLS history. Werner, 29, whose deal is pending visa and international transfer certificate approval, has also played for Stuttgart, Chelsea, and on loan with Tottenham during a distinguished career in which he helped the…
For a long time, his career was in a dive – now ex-DFB star Timo Werner wants to regain a new foothold with a change to the MLS.
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Former Chelsea forward Werner moves to MLS' San Jose
Former Chelsea forward Timo Werner has moved to MLS franchise San Jose Earthquakes from RB Leipzig, the German club announced on Thursday.
Quakes land Germany striker Timo Werner in historical signing for SJ club
(KRON) -- The San Jose Earthquakes have completed the signing of German striker Timo Werner in what is being described as the "biggest signing in club history." Werner, a UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea FC and veteran of the German Bundesliga, will join the MLS outfit as a designated player. "We're excited about signing Timo Werner," said Quakes head coach and sporting director, Bruce Arena. "I think he'll be an excellent acquisition f…
What has been discussed for months is now fact: Timo Werner turns his back on RB Leipzig. The former football national player changes to the USA. However, he flies only in February.
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