"So when Quakes sporting director and head coach Bruce Arena spent two days in Germany detailing his vision for the team and the role he saw for the 29-year-old German international, it was an easy sell. His career, the things he achieved with other teams, with the national team, and what he wanted to do with the Earthquakes was more than enough to convince me to come to the Bay Area and to achieve something together, Werner said Friday morning."
"The signing comes at a crucial moment for San Jose, which has not hosted a playoff match at PayPal Park since the stadium opened in 2015 and is currently reshaping its attack. Former captain Cristian Espinoza, the club's all-time assists leader, went to Nashville SC as a free agent, while Josef Martinez (Club Tijuana) and Chicho Arango (Atletico Nacional), who combined for 27 of the club's 60 goals last season, have left MLS."
San Jose signed Timo Werner as a Designated Player after acquiring him from RB Leipzig, with a contract through June 2028. Bruce Arena spent two days in Germany outlining a role that convinced Werner to join and emphasized Werner’s importance to the club and the region. The club lost major attacking contributors—Cristian Espinoza, Josef Martinez and Chicho Arango—who combined for much of last season’s goals, creating an urgent need for replacements. Werner arrives with extensive Bundesliga experience, scoring 102 goals and adding 46 assists in 260 matches, though his recent seasons involved reduced roles.
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