The situation between Red Bull and Timo Werner is still unclear, and it appears the club hasn’t established a deadline for the German footballer regarding a potential move.
Contrary to what was reported by Sport Bild, there hasn’t been a firm August 21 date set for Werner to decide on signing with an MLS team. If that were to be the case, he wouldn’t be able to join New York until after the 2025 MLS season.
This ongoing story about whether Werner will team up with the Red Bulls has been unfolding since earlier this summer, when rumors began linking the RB Leipzig forward to the club.
Leipzig, which is associated with the Red Bulls and plays in the German Bundesliga, is weighing options, considering there’s only a year left on Werner’s contract, especially given the challenges he’s faced with the club and his recent loan to Tottenham.
According to Sport Bild, the Red Bulls did indeed give Werner until August 21 to make a decision about his future.
It’s also reported that the Red Bulls extended an offer to Werner, which includes performance incentives, potentially amounting to over $11 million for his services in the MLS.
Previously, it was suggested that this offer would span two and a half years, roughly totaling $4.6 million annually.
The discussions regarding his move have been ongoing for about eight months. Last summer, there were indications that Werner had an opportunity to join the Red Bulls.
While he’s encountered difficulties overseas, Werner’s potential arrival might help bolster a Red Bull squad that has been dealing with injuries and has slipped below the MLS playoff line after the League Cup break.
The Red Bulls made a surprising run to the MLS Cup final last season, but their performance has been inconsistent this year, with only one regular-season victory since late May.
