Charles Aranguiz is just as important as Kai Havertz, says former Leverkusen boss
Charles Aranguiz is just as important for Bayer Leverkusen as Kai Havertz, says the club's former CEO, Reiner Calmund.
In Kai Havertz, Bayer Leverkusen have one of the most promising German youngsters at their disposal.
The 20-year-old is often singled out as Leverkusen's biggest star, but former club chief Reiner Calmund believes Charles Aranguiz is just as important for the team.
The fact that 'Die Werkself' recently managed to extend the 31-year-old's contract until 2023 is a 'huge success' for the club, argues Calmund.
"For me, Aranguiz is world-class," Calmund told Bild.
"He's the boss in midfield. A comparison with Kai Havertz would be unfair, because Havertz is much younger, plays more offensively and is more spectacular. But Aranguiz is just as important to the team as Havertz because of his versatility," the former Leverkusen chief said.
Aranguiz has made 130 appearances for 'Die Werkself' in total, racking up 12 goals and 23 assists.