Havertz Leaves Chelsea For Arsenal In £65m Deal

Kai Havertz has left Chelsea to join Arsenal in a deal reportedly worth £65 million.

The deal, announced on Wednesday, is Arsenal’s first of the summer transfer window.

BBC Sport reported that the deal could increase due to add-ons.

Havertz has signed a five-year deal and will wear the number 27 jersey as Arsenal continue to improve their squad to mount another English Premier League (EPL) title challenge.

Speaking about the transfer, Havertz, the scorer of Chelsea’s 2021 UEFA Champions League final-winning goal against Manchester City, praised Arsenal for its “big history and mentality”.

He also disclosed his ambition to win trophies at the Emirates Stadium.

On his part, Mikel Arteta, the Gunners’ manager, praised the 24-year-old German international’s versatility.

“Kai is a player of top quality. He has great versatility and is an intelligent player. He will bring a huge amount of extra strength to our midfield and variety to our play,” he said.