RB Leipzig is saying goodbye to Timo Werner. The 29-year-old is moving to San Jose Earthquakes in the USA, after failing to deliver at RB Leipzig.

What happened at RB Leipzig?

Timo Werner was once considered the great promise in German attack. But after his rise to European striker star, he fell deep. At RB Leipzig, he no longer received the usual support.

Why did Timo Werner fail?

The reason lies in the changed playing style of RB Leipzig. After the rise, the team played a counterattacking style, where Werner could play out his speed. Now the coaches focused on more ball possession, faster, but shorter passes.

How did Timo Werner react?

Werner hardly adapted to the new situation. In the cabin, he kept talking about his time at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League, but also experienced the shark tank of football with many ego-trippers and changing coaches.

Current situation

RB Leipzig currently stands 3rd in the Bundesliga, 24 points behind leaders Bayern München. The team has scored 66 goals and conceded 47 this season. The last match ended with a 4-1 defeat against SC Freiburg on May 16, 2026. | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | February 15 | Timo Werner takes leave from RB Leipzig | | 2020 | Timo Werner moves to Chelsea | | 2022 | Timo Werner returns to RB Leipzig | | 2026 | Timo Werner moves to San Jose Earthquakes