Chelsea forward Timo Werner says he chose a move to Stamford Bridge “to win titles” after he was linked with Premier League champions Liverpool.

The German international, 24, signed a five-year deal with Chelsea in a £47m move from RB Leipzig in June.

Werner said manager Frank Lampard persuaded him to sign for the Blues despite interest from other clubs.

“When I decided to leave Leipzig, I talked to different clubs [as well as] Chelsea,” he said.

“Of course there are some other clubs like Liverpool – they have great team – and also maybe I would fit other teams. But I decided Chelsea because it’s the best decision I could take – not only the style of football, but because of what they showed to me.

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Good choice

He chose Chelsea because Liverpool couldn't secure a deal for him. Don't think he really had a choice