Speaking ahead of a clash between Leverkusen and Dortmund last year, Havertz told Kicker: “Sancho and Haaland don’t play too badly, but he’s the best player at Dortmund at the moment.”
Gotze has also previously spoken of his admiration for Brandt.
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After his Germany team-mate joined Dortmund, Gotze said: “I think Julian Brandt is very, very good.
“I got to know him with the national team and I think he can bring us to a higher level again.
“He can bring us forward on the wings as well as in the centre. It’s a very good transfer for Borussia Dortmund.”
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