Chelsea have confirmed the £47.5million signing of Red Bull Leipzig striker Timo Werner, who is 'delighted' by the moved.
The Germany international has put pen to paper on a five-year deal worth nearly £180,000-a-week to link up with Frank Lampard's side.
He is Chelsea's second summer signing following the previously confirmed transfer of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax.
Werner had been courted by Manchester United and Liverpool, with the latter widely expected to sign him, but Chelsea swooped in and brought him to Stamford Bridge.
Werner said:
'I am delighted to be signing for Chelsea, it is a very proud moment for me to be joining this great club.
'I of course want to thank RB Leipzig, the club and the fans, for four fantastic years. You will forever be in my heart.
'I look forward to next season with my new team-mates, my new manager and of course the Chelsea fans. Together we have a very successful future ahead of us.'
Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia added:
'We are very excited that Timo Werner has chosen to join Chelsea.
'He is a player who was coveted all over Europe and it is no surprise, he has that rare mix of being young and exciting and yet established and proven.
'We can't wait to have Timo on board, but until then we wish him and RB Leipzig all the best for the rest of this season.'
Werner has become one of the most feared strikers in Europe and has banged in 32 goals in all competitions this season.
Chelsea boss Lampard has been targeting a striker since his return to Stamford Bridge as manager, but failed in January bids for Edinson Cavani and Dries Mertens.
However, he has finally landed a striking force to take the weight off Tammy Abraham's shoulders.
Werner, who has been capped 29 times by his country, can play anywhere across the frontline and will provide flexibility for Lampard to rotate his attacking options..
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