In a surprising revelation, Kai Havertz has named Bukayo Saka, his new teammate at Arsenal, as the player he’d love to see donning the German national team jersey. Havertz, a recent addition to the Arsenal squad from Chelsea, arrived at Emirates last month in a deal worth £65 million. The Germany international made his first appearance for the Gunners during a 2-0 pre-season friendly defeat against Manchester United on July 23.
Previously, Kai Havertz had impressed on the pitch as a substitute for Arsenal in their resounding 5-0 victory over MLS All-Stars. He entered the game in the latter half, promptly scoring the final goal and creating a positive buzz around his transfer.
In a recent sit-down interview with Saka for ESPN’s YouTube channel, Havertz was asked a thought-provoking question. The interviewer quizzed him about which of his new Arsenal colleagues he’d like to share the pitch with in Germany colors.
To this, Kai Havertz responded playfully (via The Boot Room), “Maybe you (Bukayo Saka), so then we could play together in the national team.” Saka, currently a mainstay in Gareth Southgate’s England squad, laughed and replied, “Don’t worry, we can play together here, bro!”
With the new season looming, both Saka and Havertz are predicted to be integral to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s plans. Questions have surfaced about where Havertz, formerly of Bayer Leverkusen, would slot into Arteta’s starting eleven.
Interestingly, the friendly against Manchester United offered some insight into this conundrum. Kai Havertz, previously utilized in a No. 9 role at Chelsea, found himself situated within Arteta’s midfield trio. This change in position hints at a possible strategic reshuffling within the Arsenal team.
Kai Havertz Wishes for Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka in German Colors
This camaraderie between Saka and Kai Havertz, displayed off the pitch, could be the beginning of an exciting new partnership on the field for Arsenal. While Saka might not be trading his England kit for Germany’s anytime soon, fans will surely be thrilled to see these two talented players combining forces for the Gunners.
The prospect of a solid partnership between Ka Havertz and Saka brings a sense of anticipation to the upcoming season. Arsenal fans worldwide will be keeping a keen eye on this pair, hoping their chemistry off-pitch translates into a fruitful alliance on the field. Their interactions reveal a healthy team dynamic that could be pivotal in driving Arsenal’s fortunes in the new season.
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