US EditionEarthquakes Near Deal to Add German Forward with Bundesliga, Premier League Experience
Timo Werner, once prolific in Germany, seeks more playing time in MLS as San Jose rebuilds its attack after key departures, aiming to boost its 2026 season offense.
- Recently, the San Jose Earthquakes are closing in on signing RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner, ESPN said the deal was likely, while The Athletic first reported the move as imminent.
- Werner, now 29, has played just 13 minutes across three appearances this year and is thought to be seeking a move away from Leipzig.
- At Leipzig he scored 95 goals in 159 appearances, helping fire the club into the Champions League, and recently had an underwhelming two-year spell at Chelsea before returning.
- The arrival would be a major coup for San Jose as they look to retool the offense after Cristian Espinoza and Josef Martínez departed via free agency; Werner is expected as a Designated Player, while Cristian Arango was recently re-signed through December of 2027.
- Previously many had tipped Werner for New York Red Bulls due to shared ownership, and he began at VfB Stuttgart with international experience for Germany, boosting his MLS appeal.
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Earthquakes near deal to add German forward with Bundesliga, Premier League experience
The Jose Earthquakes are reportedly close to a deal to acquire German forward Timo Werner of RB Leipzig, according to The Athletic. Should the signing take place, Werner would become a designated player for San Jose, offering the 29-year-old a fresh start in Major League Soccer. He saw only 13 minutes of Bundesliga action for Leipzig this past season. Werner will be a welcome addition to the Quakes’ attack after the departure of Josef Martinez t…
Timo Werner is about to transfer to California. However, he is still fully integrated at RB Leipzig and could be in the squad on Wednesday.
Tschüss, Timo Werner (29)! The striker, who still has a contract with RB Leipzig until summer 2026, leaves the Bundesliga this winter.
Timo Werner seems to be about to move to the USA. As "The Athletic" reports, the San José Earthquakes from the MLS are about to face a commitment from the ex-national striker. Werner would like it to be the much-needed reboot.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenReport: Earthquakes near deal for German forward Timo Werner
The San Jose Earthquakes are closing in on a deal to sign German forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, according to a report by The Athletic on Monday.
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