Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is reportedly open to leaving the Emirates at the end of the season and making a surprise return to former club Bayer Leverkusen, according to sources cited by icfootballnews.
The German international, who began his professional career at Leverkusen before moving to Chelsea in 2020 and later joining Arsenal in 2023, has recently been at the centre of speculation regarding his long-term future in north London. Havertz spent four seasons with the Bundesliga side, making 118 appearances and scoring 36 goals before his big-money move to the Premier League.
The rumours have intensified following *ARSENAL*’s recent Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen, where Havertz scored a late penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for the Gunners in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie at the BayArena. The emotional return to his former home has sparked fresh talk about a potential reunion between the player and the German club.
Reports in Germany suggest that Leverkusen officials would be open to the idea of bringing Havertz back in the future, with sporting director Simon Rolfes said to have left the door open for a possible return. While no formal approach has been made, the Bundesliga champions are believed to be monitoring the situation closely.
Havertz’s time at ARSENAL has been mixed but productive. The versatile attacker has played both as a striker and attacking midfielder under manager Mikel Arteta, contributing important goals while also dealing with injury setbacks over the past year.
Despite those setbacks, Havertz has regained form in recent months and remains a key figure in Arteta’s attacking options. However, Arsenal’s ongoing squad evolution and the club’s continued pursuit of attacking reinforcements could potentially reshape the forward line ahead of the next transfer window.
For Leverkusen, a move for Havertz would represent a romantic homecoming. The German playmaker emerged from the club’s academy and became one of the Bundesliga’s brightest young talents before his departure six years ago.
His technical ability and leadership qualities made him a fan favourite at the BayArena, and a return would undoubtedly be welcomed by supporters.
At this stage, the reports remain speculative and ARSENAL have not indicated any desire to sell the player.
But with ARSENAL ready to let a few players depart the club in the summer, a move back to the Bundesliga could well be on the cards for the German star.
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