Kai Havertz seals move to Chelsea on a five-year deal

Bayer Leverkusen’s German sensation Kai Havertz has joined Chelsea after completing a five-year deal for a fee of £75.8m (€85m).

Havertz joins Germany teammate Timo Werner, and Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr and Xavier Mbuyamba as Frank Lampard’s seventh summer addition.

I am very happy and proud to be here,” Havertz said. “For me, it is a dream come true to play in a big club like Chelsea and I can’t wait to meet all the players and the trainers. Yeah, I am very happy to be here!

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The 21-year-old midfielder completed his medical with Chelsea on Sunday in London before joining up with Germany for their Nations League fixtures.

Havertz was in Germany’s squad for their UEFA Nations League fixtures having been an unused substitute as they drew 1-1 with Spain on Thursday night.

Both Bayer Leverkusen and Germany confirmed Havertz’s departure on Friday morning, with the club thanking the national side for cooperating.

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Chelsea has offered Leverkusen the chance to sign one of their summer arrivals, Sarr, on loan for the season as part of the deal.

Havertz contributed an impressive 36 goals and 25 assists in just 118 Bundesliga appearances at Bayer Leverkusen where he spent his entire career since making his debut in October 2016.

Chelsea’s signing of Havertz is a major coup as he had attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Marina Granovskaia, Chelsea director says: “Kai is one of the best players of his age in world football, so we are very happy that his future lies at Chelsea.

He has proven pedigree in one of the best leagues in Europe, he plays for the German national side and he is an exciting, dynamic talent.

We are delighted to be able to add his versatility and quality to the squad before the season begins.”

 

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