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Tottenham declines Timo Werner purchase option after disappointing loan

Returning to RB Leipzig, his future is uncertain with reported interest from clubs in the United States.

Overview

  • On May 31, Tottenham officially confirmed it will not trigger the reported €10 million buy option, ending Werner’s loan spell in London.
  • Werner managed just three goals in 41 appearances across all competitions and never cemented a regular starting position.
  • Manager Ange Postecoglou publicly criticized Werner’s attitude and performance and omitted him from Tottenham’s Europa League knockout squad.
  • His final appearance came in late February with an eight-minute substitute stint against Manchester City before a thigh injury sidelined him.
  • Back at RB Leipzig under contract until 2026, Werner faces an uncertain future as Leipzig seek to offload him with reported interest from U.S. clubs.