Kai Havertz’s metamorphosis from struggling signing to Arsenal hero has sparked a humorous new anthem that is sure to catch on among Gunners supporters.
The melodic anthem, set to the legendary Afroman song “Because I Got High,” is going viral on social media.
Arsenal fans have enthusiastically embraced a new anthem honoring star attacker Kai Havertz. The catchy song, written to Afroman’s “Because I Got High” rhythm, commemorates the German’s miraculous comeback at the Emirates.
Havertz initially struggled following his £63 million transfer from Chelsea, receiving criticism from both fans and critics. However, he has hushed his critics by becoming an important member of Mikel Arteta’s title-contending club. The 24-year-old’s 12th Premier League goal of the season guided Arsenal to a critical 3-2 victory against rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, extending their advantage at the top of the league.
The chant, devised by comedian and actor Johnny Cochrane, begins: “We were runners-up, but then we got Kai.” We’re back up and running now that we have Kai. We’re going to win the league, and I know why, hey. Because we got Kai, because Kai, because we Kai.”
The video soon spread on social media, eliciting amusing comments from Arsenal fans.
In his previous 11 Premier League matches, Havertz has eight goals and five assists. His ability to influence games was particularly evident in the encounter against Spurs, when he scored and assisted in the first half, a feat not seen since Patrick Vieira. Havertz has discovered his stride under Mikel.
Havertz has hit his stride under Mikel Arteta’s tutelage. Havertz’s recent performances indicate his developing comfort and connection to the squad, making him a significant part in Arsenal’s Premier League campaign.
In Arsenal’s first-half performance against Tottenham, Bukayo Saka and an own goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg added to Havertz’s score. Despite Tottenham’s late ‘fightback’, which included an Arsenal blunder and a penalty, the German’s strike proved pivotal.
The Gunners are still looking for their first Premier League crown since 2004, but they’ll need Manchester City to collapse as they keep winning. They will next play Bournemouth at the Emirates, followed by a trip to Manchester United and the final game against Everton at the Emirates.
