Real Madrid Might Be Relieved They Didn’t Secure the Signing of an Arsenal Player
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Real Madrid’s Fortunate Miss: Kai Havertz’s Struggles at Arsenal
Real Madrid found themselves in need of attacking reinforcements this summer following the departure of Karim Benzema. While the club secured Joselu on a season-long loan from Espanyol, many felt that additional signings were necessary. Real Madrid was linked with various forwards, but one prominent name they had pursued for some time was Kai Havertz, dating back to his days at Bayer Leverkusen.
After three somewhat underwhelming seasons at Chelsea, despite winning the Champions League, Havertz sought a fresh start this summer. Initially, it seemed that Real Madrid was the front-runner to secure his services, but ultimately, he ended up at Arsenal instead.
Arsenal reportedly paid a €70 million transfer fee to bring Havertz from Chelsea, and recent performances suggest that Real Madrid might be relieved they missed out on the deal.
Havertz has yet to register a goal or an assist for Arsenal this season, leading to growing impatience among some of the club’s fans. In normal circumstances, one might advocate for giving a player more time to adapt, but this is Havertz’s fourth season in the Premier League, and he has not consistently showcased his full potential except in sporadic moments.
The Kai Havertz situation remains one of the most perplexing in world football. Technically gifted, he excels in the air, and he possesses the ability to retain possession. While he may not possess an expansive range of passing, he is neat and composed with the ball at his feet. However, since leaving Bayer Leverkusen, he has struggled to string it all together.
There is a prevailing sentiment that the Premier League style may not be the best fit for Havertz and that a move to a different league this summer could have been more beneficial. Perhaps a transfer to Real Madrid could have unlocked his untapped potential, which he displayed so convincingly during his time with Bayer Leverkusen.
