Havertz Sale Criticized
Joe Cole Criticizes Chelsea For Selling Kai Havertz To Direct Rival Arsenal
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Arsenal’s victory extended their unbeaten run against Chelsea to 12 matches in all competitions.
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Havertz’s move to Arsenal was a potential £65 million deal in 2023, despite his inconsistent three-season spell at Stamford Bridge.
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Havertz recorded 19 successful passes from 26 attempts, created three chances and had eight touches in Chelsea’s penalty area during the match.
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Since joining Arsenal, Havertz has contributed 39 goals and 18 assists in 115 appearances and helped the club win a Premier League title and two Community Shields.
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Havertz has become Arsenal’s first-choice striker ahead of Viktor Gyökeres, despite Gyökeres arriving in a £64 million transfer.
Joe Cole has criticized Chelsea for selling Kai Havertz to Arsenal, calling the transfer a major mistake after the German's goal helped Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1. Caught Offside reported that Cole slammed the club's decision to let a talented player join a direct rival, especially given Chelsea's later spending on forwards. Havertz's equalizer set up Arsenal's winner from Martin Ødegaard, extending their unbeaten run against Chelsea to 12 matches.
Havertz's £65 Million Move Proves Costly for Chelsea
Chelsea sold Havertz to Arsenal in 2023 for roughly £65 million despite his inconsistent three-year spell at Stamford Bridge. Caught Offside noted that Cole questioned why Chelsea repeatedly allows players to flourish elsewhere after letting them go. The German winger has since become Arsenal's first-choice striker, proving the club's doubts about him were premature.
Arsenal's Comeback Extends Dominance Over Chelsea
Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead, but Havertz equalized before Ødegaard sealed Arsenal's 2-1 victory. Metro reported that Cole praised Rogers as an "absolute monster" following his £117 million summer transfer from Aston Villa. The win maintained Arsenal's perfect start to the Premier League season and their impressive 12-match unbeaten streak against Chelsea.
Havertz Thriving at Arsenal After Chelsea Exit
Since joining Arsenal, Havertz has recorded 39 goals and 18 assists in 115 appearances. He has helped Arsenal win a Premier League title and two Community Shields, establishing himself ahead of striker Viktor Gyökeres despite Gyökeres costing £64 million. During the match against Chelsea, Havertz completed 19 of 26 passes, created three chances, and touched the ball eight times in Chelsea's penalty area.
Cole Compares Havertz Sale to De Bruyne Mistake
Caught Offside reported that Cole drew parallels between the Havertz sale and Chelsea's earlier decision to sell Kevin De Bruyne, another world-class player who thrived elsewhere. Cole argued it's "not good enough" for Chelsea to repeatedly lose talented players to rivals. He criticized the club's Directors of Football for allowing such transfers while spending heavily on other forwards.
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