Timo Werner is still hoping to fly out to Lisbon to watch RB Leipzig in the Champions League despite becoming a Chelsea player on July 1.

Werner has been at the heart of Leipzig’s success in Europe this season, racking up four goals and two assists across their campaign, but the 24-year-old striker will play no part when the competition restarts again in August.

The forward’s contract with Chelsea officially begins on July 1 which makes him ineligible for the upcoming mini-tournament in Portugal.

He said: “Of course it hurts me that I can’t help out Leipzig to play in the Champions League.

“But I’m a Chelsea player from July 1st and I’m being paid by Chelsea from then on.

“It was clear that all parties – Chelsea, RB and my side – should and must settle this.

“Of course I tried to keep out of the Champions League issue as much as I could because it was clear that I would have to hurt one side.

“That’s why my agent finally agreed it with the clubs.

“I am forever connected to Leipzig and RB.

“I will sit in front of the TV during the quarter-finals and keep my fingers crossed.

“Maybe I can even be on site in Lisbon.”