Chelsea fans express their astonishment as reports indicate that their beloved club intends to sell Kai Havertz to Arsenal for a staggering £65 million.
“Why is he retiring at 24?” – Chelsea fans react as club reportedly accepts Arsenal’s £65m offer for Kai Havertz
The Gunners and the Blues have reached an agreement in principle for Havertz. Forward and Mikel Arteta’s side have already agreed on personal terms.
The move is pending a medical examination, scheduled to take place soon.
Arsenal targeted the 24-year-old after Real Madrid lost interest in the Chelsea attacker. Havertz is likely to join Arteta’s men at the Emirates as they aim to build on their successful season, where they challenged for the title.
🚨 Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign forward Kai Havertz. Deal for 24yo Germany international is worth around £65m. Personal terms are already in place, attacker’s medical will follow in due course @TheAthleticFC #AFC #CFC https://t.co/B24O9cCnhF
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 21, 2023
Kai Havertz Spell at Chelsea
Since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, Havertz has experienced a turbulent time at Stamford Bridge.
The Germany international was considered one of Europe’s most promising talents when he signed for a fee of £75.8 million.
However, Havertz has not lived up to the high expectations set for him at Chelsea. Across various competitions, he has scored 32 goals and provided 15 assists in 139 games.
Notably, he scored the winning goal in the Blues’ 1-0 victory against Manchester City in the 2021 Champions League final.
The 2022-23 season proved to be challenging for Havertz as he struggled to find the net while playing in a false nine position.
Despite featuring in 47 games across competitions, the German only managed to score nine goals and was unable to lead the attack effectively for the west London club.
Why Is Arsenal In Signing Chelsea’s Star Player?
Arteta displays a clear determination to attract Havertz to Arsenal and may explore utilizing his versatile attacking abilities.
The forward possesses the capability to contribute in attacking midfield, as a false nine, and on the wing.
Despite this, a significant number of supporters at Stamford Bridge are skeptical regarding the transfer fee, as they believe their club has secured the more advantageous agreement.
Former Blue’s midfielder Jorginho may have lured Kai Havertz to Arsenal
During Arsenal’s pursuit of Havertz, reports indicated that Jorginho, his former Chelsea teammate, played a role in their efforts to sign the German.
It was said that Jorginho attempted to persuade the Blues forward to move to the Emirates, leveraging their strong friendship formed during their time at Stamford Bridge.
The duo had previously achieved success together by winning the Champions League in 2021.
Havertz was taken aback when Jorginho was sold to Arsenal for £12 million on transfer deadline day in January, as their bond had been significant.
