The UEFA Champions League experience Kai Havertz gained while playing for Chelsea, according to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, was one of the main factors in the Gunners’ decision to buy him from Chelsea in the summer.

Additionally, Artea stated that he wants the German international to strengthen Arsenal’s team.

Havertz, who played as a center-forward for Chelsea last season but scored nine goals in 47 games, cost Arsenal £65 million.

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Well, that is definitely one of the reasons, Arteta stated during his pre-game news conference before Arsenal’s Champions League encounter against Sevilla on Tuesday at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium (via Football.London).

“His calibre and the quantity of things he’s accomplished thus far in his career. And after that, to strengthen the starting XI.

Before joining Arsenal, Havertz played in 39 UEFA Champions League games and contributed two assists and six goals.