Kai Havertz apologises to Chelsea fans over leaked video in ‘classy’ goodbye message before £65m Arsenal transfer
KAI HAVERTZ has bid farewell to Chelsea with an emotional goodbye message after joining rivals Arsenal.
But fans could not resist aiming a dig at the German and his new club.
Havertz is now officially a Gooner after completing his £65million switch on Wednesday.
The deal brings an end to his three season at Chelsea, where he scored 32 goals in 139 games.
And Havertz is now set to link up with ex-Blues pal Jorginho after becoming Arsenal’s first summer transfer signing.
But minutes before his transfer was announced, the forward posted a classy farewell message to Chelsea.
Earlier today, Havertz’s first interview with Arsenal was leaked online.
And the German apologised to Blues fans for not having the chance to say goodbye first.
He said: “Dear Chelsea, 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. Today, I find myself at a crossroads, where words can’t describe the emotions I’m feeling.
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“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 incredible fans who have supported me throughout this amazing journey.
“Together, we have experienced the highs and lows, the joys and heartaches. Today I want to thank each and every Chelsea supporter, member of staff, coaches and my team mates for the last years.
“Joining Chelsea 3 years ago was a big moment in my life and I’m looking back on these years with nothing but pride, gratefulness and loads of sporting success.
“From winning the Champions League in my first season to winning the Super Cup and the Club World Cup and now saying goodbye has been quite a journey that I will never forget.
“Every second of my time at Chelsea I identified with what it means to represent the club on and off the pitch and I hope that everyone remembers me for this.
“I’m looking back at 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 part of Chelsea history. Thank you, Kai.”
However, Chelsea fans could not resist trolling Arsenal all the same.
One said: “Thank you Kai. Go do what you do best, miss chances!”
Another declared: “We actually don’t care, keep flopping.”
One noted: “Officially retired from winning trophies.”
Another added: “Try and allow Saka and the other boys to touch your UCL medal, they’ve never seen anything like that before.”
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