Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz, one of the world’s most productive young players, officially joined Chelsea on Friday in an agreement that is expected to exceed $100 million and will offer $94.7 million plus $23.6 million more, according to Fabrizio Romano, CBS Sports source.
The 21-year-old Havertz, arguably the most productive young player in the Bundesliga, competing with other emerging superstars like Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland, is an attacking midfielder who has the versatility to play in various positions such as winger and winger. Forward. Havertz is the newest superstar to signal for the Blues. Chelsea have already added Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech in attack.
“I am very satisfied and proud to be here. For me, it’s a dream come true to play for a great club like Chelsea and I look forward to bringing all the players and coaches together,” he told the club’s official website.
Havertz, a German national team player, has already played 150 official matches with Leverkusen, scoring goals, and guided the team to the German Cup final this season, where he lost to Bayern Munich.
Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League last season, qualifying for the Champions League in the process.The club qualified for the FA Cup final, against Arsenal in August.
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