[b]Timo Werner[/b] is set to return to RB Leipzig at the end of the current season as Tottenham Hotspur have opted against making his loan move permanent.
According to a report by renowned journalist Florian Plettenberg, the London club has decided not to trigger the €12 million buy option included in the striker’s loan deal.
The 29-year-old German forward originally joined Spurs on an 18-month loan agreement but has struggled to make a significant impact, failing to score in any of his 18 Premier League appearances this season.
Due to his lack of productivity in front of goal, Tottenham’s management does not see him as a long-term solution and has therefore chosen not to retain him beyond the current campaign.
However, Werner’s future at RB Leipzig remains uncertain, with reports suggesting that his relationship with Leipzig’s head coach, Marco Rose, is strained. If Rose continues as Leipzig’s manager, the German international may need to seek a move elsewhere.
Despite his struggles at Tottenham, the former Chelsea forward may still attract interest from other Premier League clubs. Additionally, some Bundesliga teams and MLS clubs are reportedly monitoring his situation and could make a move for him in the upcoming transfer window.
With a reported annual salary of €10 million and an estimated market value of €15 million, Werner’s next destination will be closely watched by football fans and analysts alike.