Kai Havertz should consider staying at Bayer Leverkusen rather than seeking a transfer to a bigger club this summer, according to Michael Ballack.
The 20-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all understood to be courting the German starlet.
Havertz's goalscoring exploits, including a 17-goal haul last season, has also seen him attract interest from Europeans top clubs, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid all reportedly monitoring his situation.
The Bundesliga club's sporting director, Simon Rolfes, has previously admitted Havertz's departure is "logical" and suggested he can leave for a fee in the region of £100million.
Dietmar Hamann recently described Havertz as "the next Michael Ballack" and tipped him to head to the Premier League, but Ballack himself believes Havertz would be better off remaining at his boyhood club at this stage of his career.
"Players with his quality are in demand everywhere. But I think he’s in good hands in Leverkusen," Ballack told SportBild.
"The conditions there are perfect for young top players and their development. Bayer play attractive football and their training facilities are very good.
"Leverkusen also offer a cautious environment, and as a player you can make mistakes without being the focus of criticism. You should appreciate that.
"Of course a player like Kai Havertz has to play in the Champions League, so it would be important for Leverkusen to qualify for it."
