Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig after triggering the striker's £53million release clause.
Werner has signed a five-year deal with the Blues on a contract worth around £200,000 a week.
He said: "I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it is a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club.
"I of course want to thank RB Leipzig, the club and the fans, for four fantastic years. You will forever be in my heart.
"I look forward to next season with my new team-mates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans. Together we have a very successful future ahead of us."
Liverpool were widely expected to lure the Germany international to Anfield this summer but decided against pursuing Werner when Chelsea's bid came to light.
Chelsea's statement of intent is clear and they are understood to have made Werner their highest-paid player.
Werner will join Chelsea when the Bundesliga season concludes, linking up with fellow new signing Hakim Ziyech, whose summer £33m move from Ajax was agreed in February.
The 24-year-old is one of Europe's hottest properties, having come to the fore at Leipzig with 92 goals in 154 appearances to date.
He made his Germany debut, against England, in 2017, scoring 11 goals in 29 international appearances since.
