Kai Havertz has reflected on Arsenal’s unforgettable Premier League title celebrations, insisting lifting the trophy with supporters helped ease the pain of Champions League final heartbreak.
The Germany international has enjoyed an impressive summer after helping Julian Nagelsmann’s side reach the World Cup knockout stages, scoring twice in the 7-1 victory over Curacao before playing an important role as Germany secured top spot in Group E.
However, Havertz admitted the emotions following Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain were initially difficult to process.
Having scored in Budapest before Arsenal eventually lost, the forward revealed he even questioned whether the club’s planned title parade should go ahead.
“To be honest, it was tough,” Havertz said. “I initially thought we would call the whole thing off.”
His perspective changed by the following morning as Arsenal celebrated their first league title in 22 years alongside hundreds of thousands of supporters.
“We had a huge season behind us,” he added. “It had to be celebrated properly with the fans.”
Havertz also addressed the long-running debate surrounding his role under Mikel Arteta, explaining that much of his contribution comes through movement rather than statistics alone.
“I can’t just wait in the penalty area,” he said. “I make runs that create space for others.”
Those qualities have made him one of Arteta’s most trusted players, with the Arsenal manager regularly highlighting the German’s tactical intelligence and willingness to sacrifice himself for the team.
Havertz also admitted his composed personality has often been mistaken for a lack of intensity.
“People say I’m too laid back,” he said. “But I don’t dwell on those things any more.”
The 27-year-old added that he still feels nerves before the biggest matches despite appearing calm on the pitch.
“I need that tension to stay focused,” he explained.
After overcoming an injury-disrupted period during the previous 18 months, Havertz believes both Arsenal and Germany have built genuine momentum.
He described a “different energy” within the Germany squad after they bounced back from disappointing recent World Cup campaigns, while Arsenal’s Premier League triumph has also strengthened belief heading into next season.
With Arsenal preparing to defend their domestic crown and Germany emerging as one of the stronger teams in the tournament, Havertz appears to have put a difficult spell behind him both physically and mentally.
His latest comments also offer another insight into why Arteta continues to place so much trust in one of the most intelligent and selfless players in his squad.