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Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner has warned RB Leipzig team-mate Christopher Nkunku he will need to cope with the increased mental pressure of playing for the Blues, as the Frenchman prepares to make a £53million summer switch.
Nkunku is expected to join Chelsea in the summer when his £53million release clause opens up at the end of the season.
Werner was asked by BILD whether he had any advice for his team-mate, having made an identical move in 2020.
Christopher Nkunku is expected to make a £53million move from RB Leipzig to Chelsea
Timo Werner endured a difficult spell at Chelsea after making an identical move back in 2020
The German international had been similarly viewed as one of Europe's hottest forwards at the time Chelsea activated a £47.5million release clause to sign him, but returned to RB Leipzig last summer after a difficult spell in the Premier League.
Werner claimed the increased pressure and scrutiny of playing for Chelsea will be something Nkunku will have to cope with should his move be confirmed.
'Everyone has to make their own experiences,' Werner said. I had a very good first year, the second
