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Date published: Wednesday 29th July 2020 10:19 Timo Werner says he is a “perfect” fit for the Premier League and revealed Frank Lampard was the “main point” after joining Chelsea from RB Leipzig. Werner flew into the capital at the weekend after completing a £54m move recently. The striker watched from the stands as Chelsea defeated Wolves on Sunday and he started training with the Blues this week. The 24-year-old, who looks set to get the No.11 shirt at Stamford Bridge, has been speaking about his big-money transfer and has revealed Lampard had a big role to play in the move. “He (Lampard) was the main point; we talked a lot about things like system, like how he wants to play and sees me playing, and how the system fits to m...

Date published: Thursday 2nd July 2020 3:47 Timo Werner says Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger was invaluable in convincing him to seal a move to Stamford Bridge last month. The Blues signed former RB Leipzig striker Werner in a deal reported to be worth at least £200,000 per week. The 24-year-old left Leipzig in style last weekend, becoming the club’s all-time record goalscorer. Germany international Rudiger has previously hinted at his role in negotiations with his compatriot Werner. Now, Werner has spilled the details of their discussions, revealing his long-term friend was key in his decision. “Yes, of course, I spoke to him. I’ve known him for a long time, seven years now,” Werner told Leipzig’s YouTube channel of...

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Werner in confident mood, says Lampard was key to him signing

Werner spills details of convincing Rudiger chats; admits to ‘several offers’