Kai Havertz has been withdrawn from the Germany national team as he focuses on his transfer to Chelsea.

The Bayer Leverkusen player was an unused substitute in Thursday’s 1-1 Nations League opener in Group D between Germany and Spain.

Havertz left camp on Friday morning to London to undergo medicals and complete his Chelsea move.

Germany boss Oliver Bierhoff disclosed on the significance of the move to the player and family, and the impact it will bring the national team.

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“Of course we would have preferred if he could have fully concentrated on the national team at the start of the new international season. But we are aware of the importance for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Kai and want to deal with it responsibly. 

"At the same time, it is an honor and recognition for German football when young German players are in demand at top international clubs. 

"The experience these players collect abroad - both in terms of sport and personal development - can also benefit the national team. We were in constant contact with Rudi Völler in order to find a good solution together.”