On the 22nd of August, 2021, RB Leipzig announced that they had signed their first ever player from outside Europe. The player is American forward, Timo Werner, who has been playing for German Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin.

Werner, who was born on the 8th of December, 1996,Campeonato Brasileiro Direct played for Borussia Dortmund and Leverkusen before joining Hertha Berlin in January 2021. He scored 17 goals in 45 games during his time with Hertha, helping them to secure promotion to the Bundesliga.

However, Werner's move to RB Leipzig was not without controversy. His agent, David van Wijk, claimed that he was being paid more than his teammates despite only having one goal in his first seven games for the club. This led to criticism of the club's transfer policy and the Bundesliga's rules on signing players under the age of 21.

Despite this, RB Leipzig have been impressed by Werner's talent and potential. They have invested heavily in him and expect him to become a key player for the team in the coming seasons.

The signing of Werner marks a significant moment for RB Leipzig. It is the first time that the club has signed a player from outside Europe and it is also the first time that they have signed a player from the United States. It shows that the club is committed to developing young talent and investing in their future.

In conclusion, the signing of Timo Werner by RB Leipzig is a historic moment for the club. It marks a new chapter in their history and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the coming seasons.

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