Havertz joining Real Madrid would cost €100m

Reiner Calmund thinks that a move to Real Madrid would be a "logical destination" for in-demand Germany international Kai Havertz.

The 21-year-old is due to face Bayern in Saturday's DFB-Pokal final clash and while Calmund thinks that the Bavarians are interested in signing Havertz, he believes he would prefer a switch.

A number of Europe's top clubs including Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have all been linked with the attacking midfielder, who scored 12 goals in 30 Bundesliga appearances in the 2019-20 campaign.

"I would not recommend him to move to Barca either, he would always be compared with Lionel Messi and the media and the fans only like to remember the outstanding performances of Messi.

"Real Madrid is a more logical destination. I think Real are very interested in Kai, but they are also struggling to sign him this summer. In my view, that's an advantage. If you switch to such a world-renowned club at a young age, you must get a regular place in the team.

"The chances of that happening next year are very good at Madrid. Luka Modric, the one who plays in Kai's position, will be 36 years old next September. That would be the right time for a change.

"To my knowledge, Real can also imagine such a scenario. And if it is next year, that would mean that Kai will play another season with Leverkusen.

Calmund also discussed Havertz's valuation, with it his opinion that Leverkusen will not look to sell for less than €100m, while he thinks he is more talented than Michael Ballack was at the same age.

He added: "Havertz scores goals with his left foot, right foot and his head. That is an exceptional quality to have. He is also versatile, fit, technically strong and fast. He is an exceptional talent.

"The two Bayer 04 managing directors Fernando Carro and Rudi Voller, like the supervisory board chairman Werner Wenning, have committed themselves to €100m as the basis for negotiations. The three Bayer bosses will not move significantly away from this amount.