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'I clearly see myself' - Kai Havertz makes Erling Haaland and Harry Kane comparison as he bids to become Arsenal's No.9

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The Germany international was off to a rocky start after moving to Arsenal from Chelsea last summer. However, he slowly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kai-havertz-reborn-arsenal-star-bayern-munich-fought-hard-sign-him/bltd068a109803a6d11" target="_blank">played his way into form</a> as the season progressed and finally ended up scoring 14 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions and providing seven assists.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After an impressive debut season under Mikel Arteta, Havertz is now confident to deliver for his country at the upcoming Euro 2024. The forward claimed he is ready to be the target man for Germany, although he does not see himself as a traditional No. 9. He even cited Erling Haaland and Harry Kane's examples while explaining how the role of a striker has evolved in modern football.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking to Welt am Sonntag (via <a href="https://www.tz.de/sport/fussball/havertz-vor-heim-em-manchmal-waere-ich-lieber-ein-student-zr-93104145.html" target="_blank">TZ</a>), the 24-year-old said, "I clearly see myself as a number 9 in the national team – and that’s what I am now at Arsenal. But I don’t mean the classic nine. Where else are they available? Even Erling Haaland or Harry Kane, who you immediately think of, don’t just stand in the box and wait for the finish. The players who are waiting there no longer exist in modern football."I am someone who enjoys letting go and making deep runs. But it is also clear to me that I will be measured by goals."

WHAT KAI HAVERTZ SAID

The former Bayer Leverkusen star will be next seen in action on June 3 as Julian Nagelsmann's side take on Ukraine in an international friendly.

WHAT NEXT FOR KAI HAVERTZ?

'I clearly see myself' - Kai Havertz makes Erling Haaland and Harry Kane comparison as he bids to become Arsenal's No.9 | Goal.com

Kai Havertz claimed he is ready to be the first-choice number 9 at both Arsenal and Germany after an impressive debut season at Emirates Stadium.

&apos;I clearly see myself&apos; - Kai Havertz makes Erling Haaland and Harry Kane comparison as he bids to become Arsenal&apos;s No.9