SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes have officially announced the signing of Timo Werner from German Bundesliga club Red Bull Leipzig. The forward has joined the Earthquakes on a permanent transfer and has signed a Designated Player contract that will keep him with the club until June 2028. This acquisition marks the largest signing in the history of the Earthquakes, as Werner brings a wealth of experience from his successful European career, which includes a UEFA Champions League title among numerous other accolades.

Transfer Details

As part of the transfer agreement, San Jose secured Werner’s Discovery Priority from Red Bull New York, providing $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) in exchange. The German international will occupy an International Roster Slot and is expected to join the team pending the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

Comments from the Club

Earthquakes Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena expressed enthusiasm about the signing, stating, “We're excited about signing Timo Werner. I think he'll be an excellent acquisition for our team, and we’re really looking forward to him coming to San Jose. To have a player of Timo’s caliber coming in is simply outstanding for the club and the community. I believe he'll offer us quality on the field, experience and leadership.”

In celebration of this significant announcement, the Earthquakes will offer the next 100 fans who purchase season tickets a Timo Werner Earthquakes jersey. Werner, 29, is recognized as a serial winner, having secured nearly every major trophy at the European club level, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup, along with domestic honors such as the DFB-Pokal and the Frank Beckenbauer Supercup. He also boasts an international title with the German National Team, winning the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Reflecting on his move to Major League Soccer, Werner commented, “It's always a big decision to go to America, but everything is there to be successful. The stadium and the facilities are beautiful. Also, it really impressed me that an experienced manager like Bruce, who has had so much success in the league, flew over here to Germany to talk to me about the plan. The Earthquakes fans can expect to get a player who gives everything on the pitch, every game. Every club I’ve joined, I’ve wanted to win a trophy. In the end, I’ve always delivered. That's why I want to come to San Jose—to win.”