Kai Havertz smiled as he said, “Some teammates call me donkey.”

As if he felt compelled to, the Arsenal star said, “Not because of the way I play” (donkey also means dumb).

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Rather, he had a deeper conversation with the animal. I had a unique bond with the donkeys for a very long time. It was a serene animal; perhaps I recognize myself in them, as I am also quite serene.

He is aloof, uninvolved, and content to live his life. I adore them. I to the zoo each time I lose a fight. I perceive something human when I look at the animals. I feel at peace, and it’s like a spiritual healing.

The morning was rainy and cold at Wimbledon. Havertz is talking about football, life, and everything related to it, including politics, the workplace, and money. The German player speaks calmly and clearly on the changes at Chelsea and the state of football in general. His own, of course: about the pressure on players to live up to and surpass the expectations of the fans, about winning the Champions League and scoring the game-winning goal. But the main focus remains on animals.

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That, it turned out, was the thing that affected him most. Havertz’s father is a police officer, while his mother practices law. He was born and reared in Aachen and was given a charming donkey as a child. Havertz’s parents gave him three donkeys as “a special gift, adopted from a sanctuary” when he was eighteen.

One donkey, named Hope, was saved from the butcher’s grasp while bound around his neck, and the other, named Toni, was named “like Rüdiger’s name.” The 24-year-old stated, “He’s gone, now he’s got a better life.”

“My family and I support things like animals – this is very important for me,” Havertz disclosed.

“I make every effort to assist people in aiding animals.” For me, it will become even more significant in the future.

“The donkey has always been my favorite animal since I was a young child. I had always dreamed of having one.

I am really fortunate to have the chance to assist in saving donkeys from the circus, butcher, and other similar situations.

Football is undoubtedly one of the most significant aspects of my life. To be honest, though, football isn’t the most significant thing in life.

Additionally, animals play a vital role in the world. I wish for them to live better lives.

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