Kai Havertz being urged by Chelsea legend Michael Ballack to snub Premier League move

Chelsea legend Michael Ballack has urged Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz to snub a move to Premier League this summer and continue for a season in Bundesliga. Kai Havertz has been linked with a move to Premier League with top clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool interested in signing 20-year-old.  

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Kai Havertz transfer: Ballack asks youngster snub Chelsea for Bundesliga

While speaking to sports publication Bild, Chelsea legend Ballack claimed that a player like Kai Havertz is wanted by many top clubs across Europe. However, he is in good hands at Bayer Leverkusen, said former Blues midfielder. He stated that conditions at Bundesliga outfit are perfect for development of young players. 

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Kai Havertz transfer: Ballack lauds Bayer Leverkusen

Ballack lauded Bayer Leverkusen, stating that Bundesliga side plays attractive football and possesses an amazing training facility. "Leverkusen offer a very cautious environment, and as a youngster, a player can make mistakes and learn without being subject to severe criticism." He, however, also stated that a player like Havertz should play in Champions League, pinning hope on club to qualify for competition.

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Dietmar Hamann compares Kai Havertz to Ballack

Kai Havertz has been on radar of several Premier League clubs for a while. He has also earned seven senior caps with German national team. This season, he has been exceptional for Leverkusen, scoring 10 goals, while also bagging eight assists in 34 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, former Germany and Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has compared Havertz to Ballack, describing him as best youngster in Germany at moment. 

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