Newcastle United defender Dan Burn and Arsenal forward Kai Havertz have finally put their long-standing on-pitch feud behind them after sharing a light-hearted moment during pre-season in Singapore, according to a report from FourFourTwo.
The two players, who have had several heated exchanges when facing each other in the Premier League, were spotted crossing paths off the pitch in a far more relaxed setting.
Speaking about the encounter, Burn admitted that the tension between them quickly melted away once they got talking, even sharing a drink together. “He’s actually, frustratingly enough, quite a nice guy,” Burn joked. “I had a drink with him, and he’s actually sound!”
The Newcastle defender went on to explain that several Arsenal players were present during the meeting, which created the perfect opportunity for the pair to finally clear the air. “We saw some of the Arsenal lads. I just got chatting to him. We said to each other — that’s just the way it is when we play,” Burn added, acknowledging that while their rivalry is fierce on matchday, there is no bad blood away from the pitch.
The story offers a refreshing reminder that football rivalries often end when the final whistle blows.
