Marco Rose has backed Timo Werner’s decision to leave RB Leipzig ahead of his loan spell at Tottenham.
The former Chelsea striker is on the verge of sealing his return to the Premier League, having agreed to sign for Spurs for the rest of the season.
It has been widely reported that the deal includes an option for Tottenham to make the move a permanent one in the summer for a fee in the region of £15million, should Werner impress over the next five months. Spurs will cover his salary in full for the duration of the loan spell.
Ange Postecoglou has been keen to bolster his attacking options as Heung-min Son is six short after joining South Korea for the Asian Cup.
He is on the verge of making his wish come true, and Leipzig coach Rose confirmed Werner’s departure from the club and revealed that the motivation for being part of Germany’s squad for Euro 2024 was the 27-year-old’s decision to sign for Spurs.
“It’s right that Timo wants to go on loan,” Rose told Sky Sport.
“Timo would like to participate in the European Championships. We wish him all the best and cross our hands for him. “
Werner spent two years in England with Chelsea, winning the Champions League in his first season with the Blues.
However, it was a largely frustrating generation for the German striker, who scored just ten Premier League goals in 56 appearances and struggled for consistent effect with Chelsea.
Werner returned to Leipzig in the summer of 2022 for around £25m but has made just two Bundesliga starts this season, with his inability to force his way into Rose’s plans enough for him to seek a January move and ultimately secure another opportunity to prove he can deliver in the Premier League.