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- Kai Havertz scored for Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain
- The Gunners lost the trophy after a penalty shoot-out defeat
- The Germany forward is now preparing to join his national team for the World Cup
- Germany face Finland in a warm-up match on Sunday
Kai Havertz struck early for Arsenal in their European showdown with Paris Saint-Germain last Saturday. The Germany international gave the North London club the advantage in the Champions League final. However, Ousmane Dembélé levelled the score for the French champions. The match ended in a draw after extra time. Arsenal ultimately fell short in the penalty shoot-out.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Havertz reflected on the campaign. He stated that the team can take pride in their achievements this season. The Premier League winners felt disappointed immediately after the final whistle. The former Bayer Leverkusen star accepts the result and promises to fight for European glory again next year.
The attacker now turns his attention to international football. He will join the Germany squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Havertz admits he feels thrilled to reunite with his national teammates. He plans to rest for one or two days before travelling to camp on Tuesday. Germany face Finland in a friendly match on Sunday. Havertz will not feature in that game.