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Timo Werner (30) is more likely to play on the same stage as LA FC striker Son Heung-min (34). Werner is expected to wear the San Jose Earthquakes uniform of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS).
ESPN, which specializes in global sports, reported on the 13th (Korea time), "San Jose is close to recruiting Leipzig striker Werner."
"The contract has not yet been completely finalized. However, Werner is expected to be registered as a designated player (a player not subject to a salary cap)."
Werner appears to have decided to move due to limited playing time this season. He once played as a key striker for the German national team, Chelsea, and Leipzig, but his heyday passed early. Moreover, I had my worst time in Leipzig this season. He only played 13 minutes in three league games. Werner, who was classified outside of his power, let alone competing for the starting lineup, eventually broke up with his family.
Werner was called the "German Bomber" in the past for his fast feet, excellent penetration ability and determination. As the slump continued, he left for Tottenham on loan in the 2023-2024 season and tried to turn it around, but with little success.
At the time, coach Enze Postecoglou said, "With an 18-year-old player on the roster, Werner showed an unacceptable performance," adding, "I told Werner, 'You're a veteran and you're a German national team player.' We had to show our best performance on the field at this moment in time," he also criticized publicly.
However, Son Heung-min, the Tottenham captain at the time, used to cheer Werner up. Son Heung-min said, "When Werner first came to Tottenham, he seemed to have lost a little bit of confidence. But as I've always said, Werner is a former top scorer in the Bundesliga and I expect him to score more points and help for the team."
In April 2024, when Werner's loan was ending, he publicly said, "I want to continue playing together," drawing attention. Son Heung-min said, "Werner's role in the way our wingers approach the game is very big and important," adding, "They are playing great, understanding each other."
San Jose Earthquakes, who Werner joins, is a member of the MLS Western Conference. MLS teams have recently joined global stars such as Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) to boost their power. For Werner, the MLS stage is expected to be a turning point.
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