Timo Werner speaks on Chelsea’s new defender

Chelsea striker and Germany international Timo Werner has spoken on the club’s newest signing in the person of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

Recall that the Blues on Saturday morning announced the signing of defender, Koulibaly as he joined them from Serie A club, Napoli, after the completion of a €40million deal.

Chelsea brought in the Senegal international following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers to Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively.

However, reacting to the signing of Koulibaly, Werner said the Senegalese international would give Thomas Tuchel’s side strength at the back, adding that it is exactly what Chelsea needs.

“I think he’s a brilliant defender,” Werner told Sky Sports.

“He will give us the strength at the back we need after a lot of players left us in defence. A very good signing for the club. From what I saw when I played against him, he brings exactly what we need.”