Kai Havertz has flown to London, reportedly for his Chelsea medical.© Twitter
Kai Havertz left the Germany camp on Friday to journey to London to finalise his swap from Bayer Leverkusen to Premier League aspect Chelsea, reportedly costing spherical 100 million euros ($120 million). Ahead of Sunday’s away Nations League match with Switzerland, Germany head coach Joachim Loew allowed the 21-year-old to go away their camp to settle the small print. “In truth, we might have hottest if he may need completely focusing on the nationwide workforce, nevertheless we’re aware of the importance for Bayer Leverkusen and Kai,” Germany workforce director Oliver Bierhoff instructed the German FA website online.
Havertz jetted to London, reportedly for his Chelsea medical, after being on the bench for Thursday’s 1-1 draw in the direction of Spain in Stuttgart.
On Monday, Leverkusen head coach Peter Bosz confirmed they anticipated to lose the attacking midfielder.
Leverkusen sports activities actions director Rudi Voeller talked about they’re “grateful” to Loew that “Kai can now clarify points, with our assist, on website online in London”.
After scoring 46 targets in 150 aggressive video video games for Leverkusen, Havertz is able to affix his Germany team-mate Timo Werner, who signed for Chelsea in June from Bundesliga aspect RB Leipzig for 53 million euros.
If the swap goes by means of, Havertz will eclipse Werner as Germany’s costliest footballer.
Loew talked about Havertz was “torn” between Germany obligation and ending the swap.
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“He utterly must take this step,” added Loew, who acknowledged “the importance and scale of the switch”.
Havertz’ arrival will in all probability be an unlimited enhance to Chelsea, who’ve moreover signed Hakim ZIyech earlier from Ajaz, and Thiago Silva from PSG.
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