Antonio Rudiger is trying to convince Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz to make the move to Chelsea this summer, according to reports in Germany.
The Blues centre-back played a key role in convincing RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner to sign for the club, who pulled off a major coup by landing the free-scoring Germany star for £53million.
But according to BILD, Rudiger has not stopped there and is now on a new mission to try to convince another one his compatriots who has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, 21-year-old Havertz, to help reinforce Frank Lampard’s squad.
Antonio Rudiger is trying to convince Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz to make the move to Chelsea this summer, according to reports in Germany.
The Blues centre-back played a key role in convincing RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner to sign for the club, who pulled off a major coup by landing the free-scoring Germany star for £53million.
But according to BILD, Rudiger has not stopped there and is now on a new mission to try to convince another one his compatriots who has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, 21-year-old Havertz, to help reinforce Frank Lampard’s squad.
The former Stuttgart centre-back has been a fan of Havertz ever since observing him during a training session on international duty.
Asked about Chelsea transfer target Havertz, Rudiger told Sky Germany: ‘Kai is talented, when I saw him train with the Germany national team I was like, ‘wow!’
‘I would be lying to you if I said I didn’t want him at Chelsea.’
Rudiger also revealed last month that he had played a huge part in signing Werner, having known the striker since the age of 17.
‘I did speak to him before because we have known each other for a long time,’ Rudiger said.
‘We spoke a lot during the lockdown and he told me he was interested in coming to England. Of course then I did my bit, what I had to do.
‘I would say he’s a quiet, humble guy, always ready to do better.
‘I hope he adapts quickly when he comes because as we all know this competition is different than others.’
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