The American club San Jose Earthquakes officially announced the signing of German striker Timo Werner from Leipzig, with a contract extending until June 2028. He will fill the position of a key player on the team's roster, marking one of the biggest deals in the club's history.

The sporting director and coach Bruce Arena expressed his great happiness with the completion of the deal, affirming that Werner will be a strong addition to the team due to his experience and quality on the field, as well as his anticipated leadership role.

He also pointed out that the addition of a player of this caliber reflects the club's ambition to compete and provides a significant morale boost for the fans and the sports community in the city.

Werner has an impressive scoring record, having scored 153 goals and provided 86 assists in 449 professional matches since his debut with Stuttgart in 2013.

He had experiences in the English Premier League with Chelsea and Tottenham, and scored 24 goals in 57 international matches with the German national team. He participated in the 2018 World Cup and the 2020 European Championship, and won seven titles, most notably the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021.

For his part, Werner confirmed that moving to the United States is an important step in his career, praising the club's infrastructure and the ambition of the sports project. He also expressed his enthusiasm for working under the guidance of an experienced coach like Bruce Arena.

His joining comes at a time when San Jose is rebuilding its offense following the departure of several key players, with the team set to open its new season against Sporting Kansas City on February 21st.