Official: Kai Havertz signs for Chelsea
Kai Havertz has completed his switch to Chelsea.
Kai Havertz has left Bayer Leverkusen to join Chelsea FC, the two clubs have announced.
The German international has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the London side.
"I’ve been here so long with so many people – with coaches, teammates, staff and fans – and experienced wonderful things. You don’t just forget that by changing clubs,” said Havertz in a statement.
“I’d like to thank everybody at Leverkusen, who have helped and supported me over the ten years, from the bottom of my heart. I grew up here and became an adult here – as a player and also as a person. But the time has come for a new start. And I’m looking forward it," he continued.
According to reports, the 21-year-old has joined Chelsea in a deal worth €80 million plus a further €20 million in bonuses.
He played a total of 150 games for Leverkusen with 46 goals and 31 assists to his name.