Germany international Kai Havertz has explained why he chose to join Chelsea, after being heavily linked with Real Madrid in the past.
Havertz became the Blues' sixth signing ahead of the 2020/2021 season after completing a €80 million move from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night.
The 21-year-old singled out Frank Lampard as one of the key reasons for his switch to the Blue side of London.
"Of course he had a big impact on my decision because I loved him as a player and watched him very often, and I think I can learn from him now he is a manager as well," Havertz told Chelsea's website of Lampard.
"I think he is a very humble person and a great guy and I can't wait to play with him and learn from him.
"He was very offensive like me and he loves to score goals, and I love to score goals as well so I think he will help me a lot in my position. Also maybe on the things that I can improve and I can't wait to work with him."
