BREAKING NEWS: Werner extends RB Leipzig contract to 2023
Timo Werner has signed a new contract until 2023 with RB Leipzig, preventing him leaving on a free transfer next year.
Werner, 23, has been strongly linked with a move to Bayern Munich in recent months, as the Bundesliga champions look to refresh their squad with younger talent.
But the Germany international looks set to remain at Leipzig for the time being, with the contract extension putting the club in a much stronger negotiating position for any future transfer.
Managing director Oliver Mintzlaff said: "We are glad that the negotiations with Timo Werner have now come to a positive conclusion and he has decided to extend the contract with us.
"We have had many intensive discussions over a long period of time and have been very attentive to and valued by Timo.
"We are glad that we now have clarity and are pleased that Timo remains an important part of our team."