German soccer player Kai Havertz is capable of playing as a forward or second striker and also operates in the attacking midfield.
Following a record-breaking $92 million transfer from the German club Bayer Leverkusen, Havertz joined Chelsea in 2020. He has enjoyed his playing career there where he won the Champions League in 2021.
Many players left Chelsea as a result of their poor performance in their previous campaign, and the Blues are still unable to make it to the Champions League for the 2023–2024 season. Because of this inconsistent performance, Havertz made the decision to leave Chelsea and join a rival team, Arsenal, for an estimated $82 million transfer fee.
Kai Havertz, first Arsenal signing as deal will be completed in the next hours — here we go ✅⚪️🔴 #AFC
◉ £60m guaranteed fee;
◉ £5m add-ons;
◉ Long term deal agreed;
◉ Medical tests to be scheduled.
Havertz will sign the contract this week, documents are being prepared. pic.twitter.com/ZatVvO7dRF
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2023
Havertz’s transfer to Arsenal is not significantly more expensive than his last transfer to Chelsea, which cost him approximately $92 million. He will now receive $82 million (via ESPN)
The Gunners entered the 2023 Premier League season with a young team, and they fought valiantly to take the top spot. As a consequence, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City won the triple crown, and Arsenal must demonstrate some strength to secure a spot in the upcoming campaign.
In order to utilize German talent to win both the Premier League and the Champions League in the next 2023–2024 season, Mikel Arteta planned on bringing in Havertz.
How much money has Kai Havertz earned in Chelsea?
With the assistance of their previous manager Frank Lampard, Kai Havertz was negotiated in 2020 for a staggering $92 Million.
The departed Bayer Leverkusen player’s record-breaking move occurred as a result of his exhibiting skill in his last Bundesliga season, and that agreement surprised the entire globe with its $92 Million price tag in 2020. He was purchased by the former Chelsea legend Frank Lampard along with the other two acquisitions, Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.
After Havertz left Bayer Leverkusen, his former coach Roger Schmidt commented, “Havertz is the best footballer at his age; he has speed and ability to overcome defense while attacking. He continued, “Havertz also has an outstanding talent with his head; he can withstand adversity”.
🚨 Information from @David_Ornstein: Chelsea paid a total package worth up to £90m for Kai Havertz, three years ago.
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) June 21, 2023
As far as Kai Havertz’s new deal with Arsenal is concerned, it’s approximately $10 million less than his previous deal with Chelsea, as his market value has been reduced because of inconsistent performance. However, it’ll be interesting to see how the 24-year-old does in his new venture.