Timo Werner has revealed that a sweet tooth helped to turn him into the deadly finisher he is today, with the £47.5 million ($59m) Chelsea striker starting out playing for money from his father that allowed him to buy “a lot of candy”.
The Germany international has established a reputation as one of the most prolific frontmen in world football.
Frank Lampard has bought into those qualities, with Chelsea winning the race for a much sought-after signature once an exit door was opened at RB Leipzig.
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Werner is expected to be a shrewd investment for the Blues, with his skills in the final third having been honed from a young age.