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Havertz was scheduled to undergo medical treatment in London before moving
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Last update: 09/04/20 12:05
Kai Havertz was with the German team in Stuttgart.
Kai Havertz left training camp in Germany and flew to London ahead of the club’s record move to Chelsea.
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder will transfer to Chelsea from the Bundesliga after clubs. agreed on the package € 80 million plus € 20 million in Wednesday additions, according to The sky in Germany.
Havertz was in Stuttgart with the German national team in UEFA Nations League matches, being an unused replacement as they tied with Spain 1: 1 on Thursday evening.
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Germany confirmed Havertz’s departure on Friday morning, and the club thanked the national team for their cooperation.
“Over the past few days, I’ve exchanged ideas with Oliver Bierhoff and Yogi Low,” said Bayer Leverkusen Sports Director Rudy Woller. “They understand the special situation of the player and also of us as a club.
“We are grateful to the national team coach that Kai can now sort things out with our support locally in London.”
It remains unclear whether Havertz will be able to return to the German squad for Sunday’s UEFA Nations League match against Switzerland.
ℹ️ Kai Havertz left the German national team headquarters in Stuttgart to clarify matters related to a possible transfer to Chelsea. This happened after discussions with Bayer 04 and DFB management. pic.twitter.com/pjeAX7Aoe8
– Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@ bayer04_en) September 4, 2020
“The future belongs to Kai, both at the club and in the national team,” said German national team director Oliver Bierhoff. “Of course, we would have preferred if he had fully concentrated on the national team at the start of the new international season.
“But we understand the importance of Bayer 04, Leverkusen and Kai, and we want to take it responsibly. At the same time, it is an honor and recognition for German football that young German players are in demand in leading international clubs.
“The experience these players have gained abroad – both in terms of sport and in terms of personal development – can also benefit the national team. We have been in constant contact with Rudy Woller to find a good solution together. “
Chelsea’s previous record deal was the signing of Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga for £ 71.6m in 2018.
Earlier this week, Leverkusen head coach Peter Bosch said 21-year-old Havertz is unlikely to train at the club again as he approaches a Premier League move.
Havertz looks set to become Frank Lampard’s seventh year-old partner following the arrival of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarra and Xavier Mbuyamba.
As part of the deal, Chelsea offered Leverkusen to sign one of their summer players, Sarah, on loan for the season.
Take a look at Havertz’s stats from his 2019/20 campaign with Bayer Leverkusen.
Havertz could become Chelsea superstar
German football expert Rafael Honigstein says Havertz will “dominate” the German national team for the next 10 years.
“He has something to work on and something to prove, because he just turned 21, but he is an outstanding talent, there is no doubt about it. He is in a position where he can dominate the German national team for the next decade, depending on his position, “he said. Conversation translation podcast.
“Will he be able to play No. 10 and become the new Mesut Ozil, or will he sink a little deeper and become the new Toni Kroos? He has the ability to play almost anywhere in front of defense.
“If you look at the unique combination that he has the technical ability and vision for passing, but also that he can score and score goals himself and his runs are good in the air, I think this is the best way to summarize. that he is a cross between Mesut Ozil and Michael Ballack. “
What makes Havertza special?
Speaking with former coach Kai Havertz, Adam Beit traces the player’s path from his breakout season to today’s superstar, identifying the qualities that make him so special.
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