Kai Havertz becomes one of Chelsea's most costly departures ever

Kai Havertz reportedly became the second-most expensive player to depart Chelsea, according to a recent article from Mirror Football.

Havertz was one of Chelsea's most expensive departed players, with a transfer cost of roughly €70 million.

Here are a few major departures from Chelsea:

1. Romelu Lukaku

Everton's €35.4 million acquisition of Romelu Lukaku was a setback for Chelsea. Since then, Lukaku has made a name for himself as one of Europe's top goal scorers.

2. Thibaut Courtois 

Thibaut Courtois, one of the most expensive goalkeepers at the time, moved to Real Madrid for €35 million. Chelsea was compelled to look for a competent goalkeeper successor after his departure.

3. Kai Havertz 

After Eden Hazard's €115 million transfer to Real Madrid, Kai Havertz's move to Arsenal became Chelsea's second-most expensive transfer ever.

4. Oscar 

Oscar, a playmaker from Brazil, left Chelsea for Shanghai Port for €69 million, making him the third most expensive player to do so. At Stamford Bridge, his abilities and originality made a lasting impact.

5. David Luiz 

David Luiz transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for €49.5 million, while Diego Costa returned to Atletico Madrid for €69 million.

6. Juan Mata 

Manchester United has been a frequent destination for prominent Chelsea players leaving the club. Transfer fees of €47.7 million were demanded for Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic, respectively. Mata's departure was seen as a major loss for Chelsea's inventiveness in the middle of the field.

7. Tammy Abraham 

Tammy Abraham, a talented young attacker, departed Chelsea for €41 million, giving other strikers in the group opportunity.