Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus says his old club’s reported pursuit of Timo Werner is “finally over”.
Werner has been linked with a move to Munich, as well as Liverpool in recent months, with the striker believed to have a £52m release clause.
Liverpool's admiration for Werner is well known - and it remains to be seen whether they will make concrete their interest in the player.
Bayern have also been credited with an interest in the striker, who has scored 27 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions this season, including 25 in the Bundesliga.
Now Matthaus, who himself made more than 400 appearances for Bayern, says that a move abroad has tempted Werner so much that a transfer to his old club is not going to happen.
“Werner has now decided to publicly refrain from switching to FC Bayern. I can understand the reaction,” Matthaus told Sky Sports Germany.
He added: “This back and forth harms him and his performance. Since he extended the contract in Leipzig and was able to concentrate on it, he has shown outstanding form.
“Now he has let it be known that a move abroad would appeal to him more than a move to Munich. I think that the Werner and Bavaria chapter is now finally over.”
