Kai Havertz has left the Germany squad in order to complete his big-money move to Chelsea.
The midfielder, 21, will join the Blues for a fee of £89million. He's set to become Chelsea's SIXTH major signing of the transfer window.
Bayer Leverkusen, and Germany have granted Havertz permission to leave the national team camp to complete the formalities on his long-mooted Premier League move.
"Kai Havertz has left the Stuttgart headquarters of the German national team to clarify matters surrounding a potential move to Chelsea," Leverkusen confirmed.
"This took place after a discussion with Bayer 04 and DFB leadership."
Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller thanked Germany's bosses for allowing Havertz to leave the national camp in the middle of Nations League action.
"I exchanged ideas with Oliver Bierhoff and Jogi Low over the past few days," said Voller.
"They understand the special situation of the player and also of us as a club.
"We are grateful to the national coach that Kai can now sort things out with our support on site in London."
Havertz is now due to have a medical in London, and should also command a new record fee for a Chelsea signing, eclipsing the £71million paid for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has underpinned a hugely-impressive transfer window for the Blues, with manager Frank Lampard backed to launch a new Stamford Bridge era.
Prolific Germany striker Timo Werner, Ajax playmaker Hakim Ziyech and Leicester's England left-back Ben Chilwell are all further big-money arrivals at Chelsea.
France Under-21 defender Malang Sarr has signed on a free transfer and will head out on loan but boasting huge promise, while Brazil stalwart Thiago Silva has arrived from Paris St Germain.
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