Mikel Arteta has praised Kai Havertz’s exceptional skills as Arsenal nears the completion of their agreement to acquire the Chelsea forward. Arsenal have reached an agreement to pay £65 million plus additional bonuses for the 24-year-old forward.
The player is expected to undergo a medical examination next week.In addition to their ongoing talks with West Ham regarding Declan Rice, Arsenal now confronts competition from Manchester City, who are anticipated to present a competing bid for the midfielder.When questioned about Arsenal’s pursuit of Rice in an interview with Marca, Mikel Arteta declined to comment, stating:
“He refrained from discussing players who are not currently part of the club, choosing to withhold any remarks.”
Regarding Havertz, Arteta expressed that Arsenal was particularly drawn to the German international’s versatility in playing various attacking roles when questioned.Arteta emphasized the significance of talent and experience in young players, stating that Arsenal maintains an ongoing interest in such prospects.
However, he reiterated his stance of refraining from discussing players from other clubs. In the case of Kai Havertz, Arteta acknowledged his impressive track record, including winning the Champions League, highlighting the player’s talent, versatility, and young age of 24.
Arteta further emphasized that Arsenal remains committed to enhancing their squad during the summer transfer window. He acknowledged the squad’s regeneration, highlighting a significantly young average age that is expected to yield both performance and value.
One Premier League, Arsenal rival is considering a transfer move for striker Folarin Balogun, and in response, Arsenal has set a price of £35 million for the player. Arsenal is also close to joining hands with Declan Rice, a Westham and England Midfielder, according to Guardian reports. It is anticipated that the Gunners will finalize a transfer agreement that could exceed £100 million, contingent upon the fulfilment of additional payments and bonuses.
Kai’s Performance In Chelsea
Havertz’s impressive displays attracted attention from multiple European clubs, leading to his transfer to Chelsea in 2020 for a fee of €84 million (£72 million). At the time, this made him Chelsea’s second-most expensive signing until the acquisition of Romelu Lukaku in 2021.
During his tenure with Chelsea, Havertz achieved notable success, including triumphs in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League, 2021 UEFA Super Cup, and the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup. Notably, he scored decisive goals in both the Champions League final and FIFA Club World Cup, while also providing an assist for teammate Hakim Ziyech’s goal in the UEFA Super Cup.
After completing his training in Bayer Leverkusen’s youth academy in 2016, Havertz entered the senior team and swiftly made his debut. This remarkable accomplishment established him as the youngest player ever to debut for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. In the subsequent year, Havertz further etched his name in the club’s history books by becoming their youngest-ever goalscorer.
Additionally, he holds the distinction of being the youngest player to achieve both 50 and 100 league appearances in the German top flight.Following his participation in several youth levels for Germany, Havertz had the opportunity to make his senior international debut in September 2018.
Notably, he became the first player born in 1999 to represent the national team, marking a significant milestone in his career. Havertz continued to showcase his talent on the international stage by representing Germany in prestigious tournaments such as UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup
