What is Timo Werner’s transfer value?

Updated: 30 Mar 2022 22:02 BST
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Timo Werner, Zenit v Chelsea, 2021-22 — © ProShots

Timo Werner’s career at Chelsea hasn’t gone entirely to plan since he arrived at Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2020.

The German international had scored 78 goals in 127 Bundesliga games for Leipzig, which prompted Chelsea to beat Liverpool in activating his £47.5 million release clause.

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However, the 26-year-old hasn’t been able to replicate his prolific form in the Premier League, only scoring seven times in 49 appearances.

Despite providing high workrate and selfless play towards his teammates, Werner’s struggles in front of goal could see him moved on this summer.

But what type of fee would he command?

FootballTransfers estimates Werner’s current value to be around €55m, €2m more than the fee Chelsea paid for him two years ago.

This figure is calculated by looking at hundreds of in-game data points, as well as external factors such as length of contract and age.

Werner’s value peaked at €91.3m just a few months after joining Chelsea, largely due to his 14 goal contributions in all competitions in the first half of his debut season.

However, his lack of Premier League goals since then has seen his value decrease by nearly 40% and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will be able to recoup the money they spent on him.

Werner has the 26th highest value of all attackers, although he is considered the third most valuable mobile forward, owing to his excellent workrate and physical attributes.

In comparison to his teammates, Werner is considered less valuable than his German compatriot Kai Havertz at €72m but more expensive than winger Callum Hudson-Odoi who is valued at €46m

Despite being considered a Premier League flop, Werner’s stock remains high in Germany and he scored his 22nd goal for his country in the recent friendly against Israel.

Timo Werner after scoring vs Israel: "There are differences in the style of play between football at Chelsea and here. Maybe the one at the national team suits me better. Here, I always have scoring chances, I can score goals. I feel very comfortable here." #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) March 27, 2022

Dortmund have been linked with a move to bring Werner back to the Bundesliga although his wages – thought to be around £245,000 a week – could prove to be a stumbling block.

Any deal could be further complicated by the ownership issues surrounding Chelsea and the sanctions preventing them from conducting financial deals.

But should a deal be possible, a €55m return would be considered solid business for Chelsea whilst also providing a proven talent to any Bundesliga team that can afford it.