Kai Havertz potential shirt numbers at Arsenal
By Sean Walsh
Kai Havertz is closing in on a move across London from Chelsea to Arsenal.
90min understands that the two clubs have finally agreed terms over a transfer fee, with the Blues in line to receive a sum in excess of £65m.
Havertz's time at Stamford Bridge was rather a mixed bag. He underwhelmed for the most part given that Chelsea spent £71m to pry him away from Bayer Leverkusen, often going missing for long stretches in games and never turning into a prolific scorer or creator. But that could all be countered with the fact he also scored the winner in the 2021 UEFA Champions League final.
Arsenal have been embroiled in a bit of kit controversy recently, with adidas halting the production of their new home kit for extraordinary reasons.
Once that issue with the shirts is sorted, here are the numbers that Havertz will be able to adorn on the back of them.
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Kai Havertz shirt number history
Ever since his promotion into the Bayer Leverkusen first-team setup in 2016, Havertz has exclusively worn one number at club level - 29.
He also wore the numbers 10 and 17 at youth level for Leverkusen.
Havertz has used a wider assortment of numbers for the national team. During his days in Germany's youth setup, he donned numbers 7 and 10.
He has settled on the number 7 at senior level now and has used 10 in the past, while he has also worn 18, 20, 21 and 23. His preferred club number of 29 is not available in international football.
Arsenal available shirt numbers
The following shirt numbers are currently not in use in Arsenal's first team or by players out on loan: 2, 28, 29, 32, 36, 37 and 40 upwards.
90min understands that Arsenal have given Thomas Partey permission to seek a summer move away, meaning the number 5 shirt may also be in play soon.
With such a short range to choose from, it's likely that Havertz will default to his usual 29 shirt.
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