Kai Havertz is a mix of Mesut Ozil and Michael Ballack: Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Roberto Hilbert

Kai Havertz’s former team-mate Roberto Hilbert of Bayer Leverkusen feels Havertz is a mix of Mesut Ozil and Michael Ballack.

Transfer rumors of Havertz to Chelsea still continue to roam around the footballing world. Chelsea seem to be preparing a €100 million bid for him.

Havertz has registered 17 goals and eight assists for Leverkusen in 2019-20. The German International has made his decision to end his season with the end of Europa League campaign with Leverkusen.

Roberto Hilbert on Kai Havertz told reporters:

“He is the next big, big player to come from Germany. I was there when he made his debut in our team at 17. In this generation, I think he will be a game-changer. He is a really smart player, quick and he is a nice person.

“He has some things Ballack had, some things Ozil had but he puts it into one package which is what makes him so dangerous.

“I think he has a level of talent that nobody else has. When Chelsea sign him for the next years then I think it will be a great chance to help them win titles in the Premier League.

“That’s how good he is. He worked hard, but he is a smart and humble person. That comes from his good family unit and he will continue to work hard and improve every day.”

Hilbert on facing Havertz in training:

“He is really fast!” said Hilbert. “When I played against him, I saw he was young and he wanted to earn respect against other players.

“Sometimes, he went too far but it was okay because he is a nice young guy. He had a good upbringing and he knows what respect is.

“Werner is a big, big talent. In Germany, he shocked everyone because he got so good so fast. Right now, it is a new day because the Premier League is a step up from the German Bundesliga.

“It will show what level he can reach for the rest of his career, especially in one of the biggest clubs at Chelsea.

“The expectation will be high because he cost a lot from Germany and he will have to pay back that money.

“The pressure will be on every day and it will be interesting to see if he can handle his pressure. I hope he can, I think he is a really really good young player.

“He is able to help the German team and change history there too.”

Tonight, his side Bayer Keverusen would face Inter in the Europa League quarter finals.

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