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Timo Werner will fit nicely into 'very promising' Chelsea team, says Michael Ballack, as striker moves closer to £53m transfer from RB Leipzig

Timo Werner will be a good fit for Chelsea as Frank Lampard builds a 'very promising' team of young talents, according to former Blues midfielder Michael Ballack.

The Germany striker, who is the Bundesliga's second-highest scorer this season, is poised to complete a £53million transfer from RB Leipzig this summer.

Chelsea have seen off competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United to sign Werner and Ballack has no doubt he'll perform well in England.

Michael Ballack has backed Timo Werner to fit in nicely when he joins Chelsea this summer
Former Chelsea midfielder Ballack (left) believes Frank Lampard (right) is building a good side

He told Sky Deutschland: 'I think it's a good decision for both sides.