Ralf Rangnick has made an official statement on Timo Werner’s future as Jurgen Klopp receives a huge uplift.
The future of Timo Werner remains in the air as RB Leipzig have made an official statement. The German International has turned down a new offer on the table from the club which expires in 2020.
In order to spawn funds, Leipzig manager is not ready to let him leave in a free transfer next summer. Rangnick has confirmed that there have been no official contacts from any other clubs, including Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old has been linked with the Germain giants over the last few months, but there has been no communication with the Bavarians.
RB Leipzig are well-positioned after unveiling Julien Nagelsmann as their new manager. The German International will take over the club in 2020, but he has not been able to convince Werner to stay put at Red Bull Arena.
“I would not be so sure that [Werner] will actually go to Bayern,” Rangnick told Sport Bild.
“If Bayern were absolutely sure about Timo, they would have already officially contacted us with a request. Anything else would be unusual for Bayern, especially since we have a good relationship with them.
“Our position has not changed: we do not want him to go into the last year of his contract without an extension.
“He can leave this summer when a club comes who is willing to pay a suitable transfer fee.”
The 23-year-old has scored 50 goals in 93 appearances for RB Leipzig, who secured a return to the Champions League after finishing third in the league table.
Timo Werner is in no hurry, but he could leave if a suitable offer arrives. Liverpool have been long-term admirers of the forward and they will have one eye on this situation. Leipzig will be prepared to listen to offers around £30 million in order to not let him for free.
Here’s how Twitter reacted..
Ralf Rangnick is not sure Timo Werner will go to Bayern Munich, telling Sport Bild: “I would not be so sure that he actually ends up at Bayern. If Bayern were absolutely sure about Timo, they would have already officially contacted us with a request.” #FCBayern #RBL
— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) May 23, 2019
However, Rangnick does expect Timo Werner to leave RB Leipzig: “Our position has not changed: we do not want him to go into the last year of the contract without an extension. He will be let go this summer when a club comes who is willing to pay an acceptable transfer fee.” #RBL
— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) May 23, 2019
Rangnick: “Basically, I wouldn’t be so sure he’d actually end up at Bayern. If Bayern were absolutely sure about Timo [Werner], they would have contacted us officially with a request. Anything else would be atypical for Bayern,especially since we have a good connection to them.”
— German Football Daily (@GERFootDaily) May 22, 2019
Ralf Rangnick has spoken about Timo Werner’s immediate future … and a move looks imminenthttps://t.co/oqKIhG2Z83
— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) May 20, 2019
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