BREAKING: Timo Werner Makes Shocking MLS Switch to San Jose
Timo Werner leaves Leipzig six months early to join MLS side San Jose Earthquakes until 2028, shocking football fans worldwide.
Timo Werner has ended his contract with RB Leipzig six months ahead of schedule to facilitate a move to Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes.
Timo Werner is and remains an undeniable part of the success story of RB Leipzig.
— Marcel Schaefer
We wish him all the best in the MLS and the USA, both professionally and personally!
— Marcel Schaefer
The 29-year-old signed with San Jose until June 2028, becoming the second prominent German international to join an MLS club this year, following Thomas Mueller's transfer to Vancouver Whitecaps in August.
To have a player of Timo's calibre coming in is simply outstanding for the club and the community. I believe he'll offer us quality on the field, experience and leadership.
— Bruce Arena
Werner’s breakthrough came during the 2019-20 Bundesliga season, netting 28 goals for Leipzig before moving to Chelsea. Despite winning the Champions League in 2021, his time at Stamford Bridge was tough, marked by criticism over inconsistency in front of goal.
Returning to Leipzig in 2022, Werner also spent a season and a half on loan at Tottenham but struggled to regain his earlier form. After rejoining Leipzig this season, he has made just three Bundesliga appearances.
The last few months have been challenging for me, but I've learned a lot and will take that with me for the future.
— Timo Werner
He plans to keep training in Leipzig until mid-February before relocating to the United States ahead of the MLS campaign.
Having scored 113 goals across 216 appearances, Werner leaves Leipzig as the club’s all-time top scorer.
On the international stage, Werner has earned 57 caps for Germany and scored 24 goals, though he hasn't been called up since June 2023.
