Arsenal star Kai Havertz and his wife Sophie Weber are over the moon after welcoming their first child together, a baby boy.
The couple, who have been sharing their journey with fans over social media, posted the joyous news on Instagram, introducing their son to the world.
A Heartwarming Announcement on Instagram
On Wednesday morning, Havertz took to Instagram to share a picture of himself and Sophie holding their newborn’s hand.
The emotional caption read, “Welcome to the world our little boy.
We love you so much!” Fans flooded the post with congratulatory messages, as the couple shared this beautiful milestone with their followers.
Their Journey to Parenthood
Back in November 2024, the couple first revealed that they were expecting a baby.
In a heartwarming series of photos, Sophie proudly showed off her growing baby bump, with Kai lovingly placing his hands on her belly.
Sophie described her pregnancy as “our biggest blessing,” a sentiment that clearly carried through as they shared the excitement of the impending arrival.
Dealing with Unwarranted Abuse
Unfortunately, their joyous news was marred by an unfortunate incident.
Shortly after Arsenal’s disappointing exit from the FA Cup, where Kai missed a penalty in a shootout against Manchester United, Sophie was subjected to cruel and insensitive abuse on social media.
Trolls sent hurtful messages targeting her pregnancy, one of which Sophie described as “shocking.”
She posted the messages on Instagram, expressing her outrage and calling out the trolls, saying, “I hope you are so ashamed of yourself.”
Arsenal Takes Action Against the Abuse
Arsenal responded swiftly to the abuse, reporting it to the police and collaborating with data specialists to track down the perpetrators.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta spoke out about the situation, emphasizing the need for accountability and change in the sport. “It’s incredible, honestly.
We really have to do something about it,” Arteta said, highlighting the devastating impact such actions have on individuals.
He called for a shift in how the media and fans treat players, stating that this level of abuse has no place in football.
A Call for Change
Arteta stressed that the responsibility for ending this kind of behavior lies with everyone involved in the football industry, from the media to the fans.
“We cannot accept it, and we cannot look the other way,” he said. “There are certain limits, and the line has to be drawn.
We must make sure that this kind of behavior is prohibited.”
While Kai and Sophie celebrate the arrival of their baby, they also hope this incident sparks much-needed change to protect players and their families from such negativity.