“If someone had told me a few months ago” — Mikel Arteta

Kai Havertz has proven himself to Arsenal and saved Mikel Arteta from the face of mockery after his signing from Chelsea had left a lot of sour taste in many minds.

Following a crucial win against London rivals Brentford at the Emirates, courtesy of a Kai Havertz winner, the Arsenal boss is all in love with the German.

Mikel Arteta lavished a lot of praise on Kai Havertz after the midfielder’s pivotal role in securing a 2-1 victory over Brentford in Saturday’s Premier League clash.

Arteta expressed his delight at witnessing the entire stadium serenading Havertz with passionate chants, underscoring the German’s growing popularity among the Arsenal faithful.

Speaking after the match, Arteta commended Havertz’s work ethic, tactical acumen, and overall contribution to the team, highlighting the attributes that have endeared him to supporters.

“I am absolutely thrilled,” Arteta remarked when asked about Havertz’s impact since his high-profile transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal. “If someone had told me a few months ago that the entire stadium would be chanting his name with such fervor, I might have found it hard to believe.”

The Arsenal boss emphasized Havertz’s exceptional talent and his burgeoning goal-scoring prowess as key factors in strengthening his bond with fans.

“He’s an exceptional player,” Arteta continued. “When he starts finding the back of the net like he has been lately, and his performances click into place, people naturally feel more connected to him. They appreciate his commitment to the team, his intelligence on the pitch—it’s impossible not to love him.”