Kai Havertz MUST extend his existing Chelsea deal or the Blues will sanction his sale
Kai Havertz MUST extend his existing Chelsea deal or the Blues will approve his sale in line with the club’s new policy… as Real Madrid target the German striker who has two years left at Stamford Bridge
- Kai Havertz has been given an ultimatum over his position at Stamford Bridge
- Chelsea want the midfielder to commit his long-term future to the club
- If he declines a new deal, they will approve a sale for the 23-year-old
Chelsea have told Kai Havertz that he must either extend his existing contract at Stamford Bridge or they will try to get him to leave.
The Blues are playing hardball over player contracts in accordance with policies put in place under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital and want Havertz tied to a new contract.
The German midfielder is wanted by Real Madrid, who are interested in luring the Chelsea star to Spain as they rethink their attacking options.
Havertz has two years left of the five-year contract he signed when he moved from Bayer Leverkusen to Chelsea in 2020 and now faces a difficult choice ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.
The club wants Havertz to sign a new contract that significantly extends his stay in London or they will start doing business with potential suitors.
Kai Havertz faces an uncertain future at Chelsea and the club are looking to commit him to a new contract
If Havertz rejects a new contract offer from Chelsea, the club will approve his sale
Madrid are looking for fresh attacking talent after Karim Benzema’s departure has been confirmed and Havertz earmarked for a move to LaLiga.
Should a sale be approved, he will join Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount, who are all expected to leave as part of a midfield review.
Eager to reduce Chelsea’s oversized squad, incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino is ready to sign players deemed surplus to requirements.
Havertz is a key figure in the Chelsea squad. He made 47 appearances in all competitions during a torrid first season under the club’s new owners and would be one of the most high-profile players to make way when he leaves.
The Blues play hardball over player contracts in accordance with policies under Todd Boehly
Havertz (left) could join Mateo Kovacic (right), who is expected to leave in the summer transfer window
The Germany international has played in both quarter-finals of the Champions League against Madrid this season, coming on as a substitute at the Santiago Bernabeu before starting the second leg.
Chelsea’s struggles in front of goal often saw Havertz used as a makeshift striker in the absence of a genuine number nine.
The 23-year-old scored nine goals and became the club’s top goalscorer for the season alongside Raheem Sterling.
Any deal should meet Chelsea’s overall valuation after the Blues shelled out £75.8 million for the attacking midfielder just three years ago.
