Arsenal secured a vital victory against Bournemouth on May 4, maintaining their position as league leaders.
Following the match, forward Kai Havertz expressed his delight with club manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta has demonstrated his ability to develop players who are not yet established superstars, as seen with recent signings like Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Ben White, and Kai Havertz himself, who is enjoying an impressive season at the club.
Signed on June 20, 2023, the 24-year-old has quickly made an impact. In the recent victory, Havertz won a penalty for the team and remained a constant threat to the opposition with his exceptional positioning and intricate play.
The Bayer Leverkusen Academy graduate acknowledged the positive influence Arteta has had on him since joining the club, stating, "I enjoy every second with Mikel Arteta as a coach. He’s taught me so many good things, especially at the beginning when it was tough for me. I’m so glad I’m here."
Havertz made Bundesliga history as the youngest player to make 50 or more appearances at just 18 years and 307 days old, surpassing the record previously held by Timo Werner.
The attacking midfielder, who has adapted well to his role in Gabriel Jesus's absence due to injury, has featured in 35 matches this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists for the Gunners.