New Red Bull Leipzig signing Timo Werner has insisted that he had a 'good time in England', despite struggling to impress at Chelsea following his £53million move to Stamford Bridge in 2020.
The German international completed his £25.3m return to Leipzig on Wednesday, having previously left Germany as the club's all-time top scorer.
Werner netted 90 times in 157 appearances at Leipzig before his departure but quickly saw his goal tally plummet in England, recording just 23 goals in 89 games during his two-year spell with Chelsea.
Despite attracting heaps of criticism and struggling to win over the Blues fans, the 26-year-old insisted that his time in the capital was positive, admitting that he learned 'a lot' from the experience.
'I'm really pleased to be back in Leipzig,' he told the German club. 'The last 24 hours have been really exciting and it's been a lot of fun to see so many familiar faces again.
'I had a good time in England. I learnt a lot and got to know a new league.
'At the same time, Leipzig developed a lot too. They've won a title and have the same high ambitions as Chelsea.'
Since his return, Leipzig have posted a video of the Red Bull stars playfully slapping Werner during training.
One player the German will be keen to reunite with is Leipzig attacking midfielder Christopher Nkunku, who played with Werner during his debut season at the club in 2019-20.
The French international has since emerged the talisman at the Red Bull Arena, notching 20 goals and 15 assists in the Bundesliga last campaign.
'Christopher Nkunku and I worked well together in the past,' Werner said.
'I always followed Leipzig and I know that there's a lot of quality here. I want to play my part in that.
'I will do my best to get back into the knack of scoring as many goals as possible. Individual awards take second priority for me. There are a lot of good attackers in the league and more goals are being scored in general.'
lihbkopsyz
1
Chelsea have to check on that Tuchel well I think he's breaking the team into pieces since his break up with his wife ..
Havoc020
2
I wish Chelsea can sing Nkunku
Hipbcdmrt
3
Leipzig is good in business, Sell Werner 2years ago for £53million and buy back £25million. What a business for Leipzig
Thaj
2
I wish Chelsea could keep him and use him as winger then sell lazy Ziyech instead of Werner
baedmnprs
2
save jeny Timo. may u shine more.
mosdklnrst
3
We will never forget u my guy
rikackluz
3
good luck Timo Werner you will be always be in our memories as a champion winner for Chelsea I will always love and support you any time I think you deserve more time to prove your strength
BarcaChelArg
5
No place like home Timo Werner!!! I feel his breath of comfort 😊
foeabkptuz
2
one step forward , three steps ba backwards for Timo
faith1984
6
thanks Timo for all your effort. your time in England wasn't wasteful. * 1 UCL🏆 * 1 super cup 🏆 * 1 world club cup 🏆
NorbuG
6
Good luck in you new but previous club
LocalMessi
2
he'll miss Chelsea 😭😭 Like he misses
Ardhiograph
4
he won the UCL in England. of course he has a good time. good luck btw Timo. much love from the blue.
realBull
4
Timo was chelsea best player vs Madrid last season. Madrid came back only after he got subbed off.
Dominionmadrid7
1
Every league is not for every player but for some players.
didaelnou
2
Best of luck always
Rennisky
4
Farewell bro. We Chelsea fans wishing you all the best. Try to score goals.
29082989(deleted)
2
KINGofLONDON
1
Yeah cos he won trophies 🏆that he wouldn't have won had it been that he's still in Leipzig till now.
Neheimosu
3
He did have a great time 😊
Kaybugar
6
Obviously he did. Thanks for everything Turbo Timo