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Kai Havertz has admitted that leaving Chelsea for Arsenal in 2023 was the ‘best thing’ he could have done for his career.<\/p>\n

The German<\/a> has enjoyed his football<\/a> at the Emirates, scoring 23 goals in 71 appearances for the club.<\/p>\n

He became a fan favourite at Chelsea<\/a> after scoring the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final.<\/p>\n

However, that all changed when he made a \u00a365m switch to Arsenal<\/a> in the summer transfer window last year.<\/p>\n

Havertz attracted the ire of Chelsea fans when he shushed Stamford Bridge in celebration of a goal ruled offside last month.<\/p>\n

He has now gone one step further by stressing the necessity of his move away from west London.<\/p>\n

Kai Havertz Explains Why Arsenal Move Was ‘Best Thing’ For Him<\/h2>\n

Kai Havertz told Sky Sports<\/a> that he is ‘happy’ with the backing he has received since leaving Chelsea for Arsenal.<\/p>\n

“For me, it’s the best thing I could have done,” Havertz told the broadcaster. “I’m so happy with the support of everyone who helped me during my time there.<\/p>\n

“I’ve only just started, and I hope to continue playing well and winning titles.”<\/p>\n

Where Things Went Wrong For Havertz At Chelsea<\/h3>\n

Big things were expected for Kai Havertz at Stamford Bridge following his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020.<\/p>\n

Despite an underwhelming opening season, there was hope things would improve after his winner to give Chelsea<\/a> the Champions League trophy.<\/p>\n

There was not much change however over the next two seasons at the club.<\/p>\n

Multiple managers struggled to find the best position for Havertz and the Blues weren’t too fussed about selling him to one of their rivals.<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/a> have got the best out of Havertz – who enjoyed his best season last term with 13 goals and 7 assists.<\/p>\n

This season, Havertz has five goals and one assist from his opening 13 games.<\/p>\n

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