‘That's Henry Cavill' – Arsenal fans stunned by Kai Havertz's body transformation as new pic of ‘jacked' striker emerges
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ARSENAL fans have likened Kai Havertz to SUPERMAN after spotting his jacked body transformation.
The German star returned for the final two games of the season after spending three months out with a hamstring injury.
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Kai Havertz appears to have undergone an incredible body transformation
Havertz netted 15 goals in 36 appearances as Arsenal finished second in the Premier League for a third consecutive season.
He now looks set for more competition in the attack after the Gunners agreed to sign Sporting Lisbon No9 Viktor Gyokeres for £63.5million.
Gyokeres, 27, was on course to move to North London after scoring an incredible 97 goals across the past two seasons - but it's at risk of collapsing over Sporting's bonus demands.
And Havertz, 26, appears ready to battle for the starting role up top at the Emirates after hitting the gym this summer.
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Fans were left stunned from a new snap showing Havertz enjoying a spot of lunch with team-mate Ben White at Arsenal's training ground.
One joked: "Wham-vertz 👀."
A second added: "That's Henry Cavill."
British actor Cavill gained worldwide recognition for portraying Superman in the DC Extended Universe.
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While another replied: "Havertz looks like a rugby player."
A third said: "Boy became a man. What a unit."
One more wrote: "Havertz clearly means business this year."
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Havertz recently shared pictures from a workout to his Instagram alongside the caption: "Loading".
The striker and wife Sophia welcomed their first child in March.
He first joined Arsenal from Chelsea in 2023 as an attacking midfielder but has moved into the striker role under Mikel Arteta.
Even though he finished as their top scorer in the league last season on nine goals, there is a sense the Gunners need more firepower.
Noni Madueke is also heading to the Emirates from Chelsea in a £52m move, with Eberechi Eze another target.
Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga have already signed for Arsenal as they bid to win silverware next season.
The Premier League runners-up kickstart their bid to win a first league title in 21 years away at Manchester United on August 17.
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