Kai Havertz pens emotional farewell to Chelsea just moments before Arsenal CONFIRM his £65m move

Kai Havertz penned an emotional farewell to Chelsea just moments before his £65million move to Arsenal was announced. 

Havertz – who has become Mikel Arteta’s first signing of the summer – said Chelsea will remain in his heart forever after creating ‘memories that will last a lifetime’.

The German also said he made ‘friends for life’ after joining the Premier League giants in 2020 under Frank Lampard – who was the manager at the time. 

However, Havertz was disappointed with how his departure from the club was handled. The German said he would have preferred more time to tell the Chelsea fans he was leaving before his transfer to Arsenal was announced. 

His statement read: ‘Today, I find myself at a crossroads, where words can’t describe the emotions I’m feeling. 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 fans who have supported me throughout this amazing journey. 

‘Together we have experienced the highs and lows, the joys and the heartaches. I want to thank each and every Chelsea supporter, member of staff, coaches and my team-mates for the last years. 

‘Joining Chelsea three years ago was a big moment in my life and I’m looking back on these years with nothing but pride, gratefulness and lots of sport success.

‘From winning the Champions League in my first season, to winning the Super Cup and the Club World Cup and now saying goodbye. It’s been quite a journey that I will never forget.

Kai Havertz penned an emotional farewell to Chelsea just moments before his transfer to Arsenal was announced on Wednesday evening 

‘Everyone second of my time at Chelsea, I identified with what it means to represent the club on and off the pitch. I hope that everyone remembers me for this. I’m looking back at the memories that last a lifetime. The club will be forever in my heart and I made friends for life. 

‘It was an honour to be a part of Chelsea history. Thank you, Kai.’

Havertz wrote the accompanying caption: Dear Chelsea FC, I would have preferred for you to hear my thoughts on leaving Chelsea first from myself before my thoughts on me joining my new team. 

‘This isn’t my style and it upsets me that you had to hear of it in this way. I write this letter with a heavy heart to all the fans. A big thank you for all your support, we achieved a dream of winning the Champions League together! Kai.’ 

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