Timo Werner has revealed what convinced him to join Chelsea despite being heavily linked with newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool in recent months,
The RB Leipzig striker had been expected to move to Anfield, but the Reds never made an offer for the Germany international despite their reported interest, leaving the path free for Chelsea to activate the 24-year-old's release clause.
Speaking to BILD, cited by TEAMtalk, Werner has revealed his transfer talks with Blues boss Frank Lampard persuaded him to complete the move to Stamford Bridge, having hinted he had previously decided to stay put with Leipzig.
“The discussions with those responsible at Chelsea were so good that I ultimately chose Chelsea,” Werner said. “The coach in particular stood behind me and really wanted me to know that I was going to Chelsea, so I can feel just as comfortable as here.
“In the conversations with me, the coach often emphasised how much he wanted me, how much he valued me as a person.
“Of course it’s hard to give up an oasis of wellbeing like the one I’ve had in Leipzig for years, but you can only get ahead in a career if you take the next step.
“Otherwise I always stay in Leipzig, this season was the crossroads. I have decided on something new and hope that it will continue like this.”
