Kai Havertz Announces His Move to Arsenal With Emotional Farewell to Chelsea Fans

• Kai Havertz is only an official announcement away from leaving Chelsea
• The German attacker leaves Stamford Bridge after three successful seasons
• He will complete a move across London and join rivals Arsenal in a move worth £65m

Kai Havertz belled the cat on his potential move to Arsenal from Chelsea even before an official announcement with an emotional message to the fans.

The German attacker joined Chelsea for £72m from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2020 and had a mixed time in blue with ups and downs.

He scored the famous winning goal in the 2021 UEFA Champions League final at Estadio Dragao in Porto against Manchester City.

The Guardian reported that the two London clubs found an agreement for £65m including add-ons after the player pushed for an exit.

Havertz’s message to Chelsea fans

The 24-year-old took to his official Twitter and sent a farewell message, in which he expressed his true feelings as to how things went during his time at the club.

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''Today, I find myself at a crossroads, where words can't describe the emotions I'm feeling,'' he wrote.

''It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter, saying goodbye. to the club that has become my second home, and, to the incredible fans who have supported me throughout this amazing journey.

Chelsea’s official statement confirmed his departure moments minutes after he announced it himself and there were also mixed reactions from fans.

Most acknowledged his contribution to a successful time at the club but admitted it was time to end the relationship that was no longer working.

Havertz’s first Arsenal interview leaked

Sports Brief reported that Havertz’s first Arsenal interview leaked online more than 24 hours before his move was made official by the two clubs.

How this happened is yet to be ascertained but his first words and pictures in the new home kit for next season had been everywhere online before the move was completed.

Football transfers are no longer secrets these days thanks to journalists like Fabrizio Romano, David Ornstein and co who make step by step information available, but to have media sessions out is a new thing.