Kai Havertz, the 24-year-old German forward, has hit his stride at Arsenal, marking his best Premier League performance with nine goals and four assists this season. His recent form includes five goals and three assists in his last seven league starts. Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, who played a significant role in Havertz's £60 million signing, has praised the player's substantial impact. Transitioning from his initial role as a No 8 to a centre forward in recent games, Havertz has become the key player Arsenal was searching for. Despite interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Havertz's preference for Arsenal and Arteta's influence have been crucial to his success.
Kai Havertz began the season playing as a No 8, sometimes switching to a target-man role in big matches. But he has started the past seven games at centre forward and his performances mean he has to stay there. He has become the No 9 Arsenal seemed to be lacking. @JordanC1107
Havertz having a huge impact, says Arsenal boss Arteta https://t.co/lPKXvUx8rJ https://t.co/kzSgtSqUWO
🚨 Kai Havertz hits best goal tally since moving to PL. Arteta drove signing & despite #RMFC / #FCBayern interest, 24yo only wanted Arsenal. #AFC delighted with him all season + feel he is crucial to their hopes - as explained on @TheAthleticFC pod in Nov👇https://t.co/lVb03LmpMD
🎶 £60 million down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again. 🎶 The German forward now has nine Premier League goals and four assists this campaign - his best ever return in English football. #AFC https://t.co/BQ80PgdHqT
That is five goals and three assists for Kai Havertz in his last seven league starts. A huge player for this Arsenal side now.