Frank Lampard is pleased with Kai Havertz so far and says the midfielder will need time to settle in at Chelsea.
Much is already expected of Chelsea new boy Kai Havertz ahead of the new season.
The German midfielder joined the Blues last week in a deal that reportedly cost up to €80m.
Given his price tag, many have one eye on Havertz to hit the ground running from the onset.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is pleased with the 21-year-old in training so far but believes he would need time to adjust to new surroundings.
“Havertzis a really exciting signing for myself and for the club first and foremost,” the Blues boss told the club’s website.
“He is a player I have been aware of for a long time and as a fellow attacking midfield player, I have paid particular attention to those type of players for some time.”
“I was aware of his talent and in conjunction with the club, we know how we want to go forward and look to improve in the right areas, and for players who are going to be here hopefully to improve and mature, but are already at a very high level, he absolutely fitted the bill for us, so I am delighted to have him.”
Expectations from Havertz are high already but Lampard has tried to calm the storm ahead.
“We also have to understand that he is a fantastic young talent but we must give him time to let him settle and let those talents come through.”
“So I think we will see him give everything that we want him to give in terms of goals and assists, and hopefully those numbers will go up, but we also must give him time. But in terms of his talent I think we are in for having a really exciting player coming into the club.”
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