Chelsea

Chelsea agree initial £72m fee for key target who will sign a five-year contract

Chelsea close in on Kai Havertz capture

According to The Guardian, Chelsea have almost completed their sixth major signing of the summer, with Kai Havertz on the verge of joining the club.

The 21-year-old German international has been at the top of Chelsea’s summer shopping list. And negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen had been going on for quite some time now, with a breakthrough finally being reached. (h/t The Guardian)

An initial offer of €65m (£58.6m) plus €15m in add-ons had been rejected by the German giants last month. However, they have now accepted an offer worth £72m (€80m) up front plus another €10m. (h/t The Guardian)

Kai Havertz will soon become a Chelsea player

In addition, Leverkusen will be due another €10m if a number of complicated clauses are met. It is claimed that Havertz has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with the club. (h/t The Guardian)

Leverkusen manager, Peter Bosz, confirmed on Monday that Havertz will no longer be training with the squad due to his impending transfer. (h/t The Guardian)

“I don’t expect Kevin Volland and Kai Havertz to train with us again.”

Furthermore, Leverkusen have already narrowed in on a replacement, with AS Roma’s Patrik Schick close to a move to the Bay Arena, which should open the doors for Havertz to complete his transfer to Stamford Bridge. (h/t Daily Mail)

Havertz will sign a five-year contract with Chelsea (Getty Images)

More Chelsea News

Once the deal is over the line, Chelsea’s overall spending for the summer will exceed £200m.

The prospect of Havertz playing alongside Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech is certainly an exciting prospect. With the league just a couple of weeks away, we won’t have to wait long to see them in action.

Raghav Goudar

Recent Posts

Fan Power: How Chelsea Fans Could Stop Stamford Bridge Move

Ask any matchday Chelsea fan who the CPO are, and they’ll tell you that it stands for the Chelsea Pitch…

2 weeks ago

Chelsea and Arsenal in pursuit of €427,308 per week striker

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly planning to make a signing move for the Juventus Center forward in winter.

2 weeks ago

Former Arsenal star raves about Chelsea’s midfield maestro

Cole Palmer is taking the headlines for the performances he has been putting in since moving to Chelsea in the…

3 weeks ago

Chelsea alarmed by unfolding situation with 17-year-old signing

Chelsea have received an alarming news on their signing Kendry Paez who is likely to join the club next year.

1 month ago

Chelsea ready to move for Brazilian defender with €70 million. release clause

According to a Brazilian news outlet UOL, Chelsea are trying to sign the young Brazilian JP Chermont from Santos.

1 month ago

“We need him”- Maresca ready to reintegrate out of favour Chelsea star

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has cleared the club's stand on the left-back Ben Chilwell who stands on the brink of…

1 month ago