Kvaratskhelia quits Napoli

Diaspora Digital Media understands that mercurial winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has decided to quit Italian club, Napoli.

Paris Saint-Germain has agreed personal terms with the Georgian international, paving the way for the Georgian winger to join the French giants in a blockbuster deal.

Kvaratskhelia, who has been Napoli’s poster boy and a driving force behind the team’s success, has agreed to a five-year contract with the Paris club.

The deal is reportedly worth four-fifths of his current salary at Napoli, a significant increase that reflects his growing stature in the football world.

Kvaratskhelia, who was crowned the Serie A Player of the Season in 2022-23, has been in scintillating form, attracting interest from top clubs across Europe, including Liverpool and Manchester United.

However, it appears that PSG has won the race for his signature, with the French club’s lucrative offer and promise of Champions League football proving too enticing to resist.

PSG is now in negotiations with Napoli to finalize the transfer, with a new meeting scheduled for next week.

The French club is reportedly willing to offer €70 million to €75 million to secure Kvaratskhelia’s services, although Napoli is holding out for a higher fee.

Kvaratskhelia and Nigerian international Victor Osimhen formed a deadly partnership for Napoli

The Italian club’s valuation of Kvaratskhelia is understandable, given his importance to the team and his impressive performances in Serie A.

Kvaratskhelia has scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists in 25 appearances for Napoli this season, helping the team to challenge for the Scudetto.

*Background on Kvaratskhelia

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was born on February 12, 2001, in Tbilisi, Georgia.

He began his football career at Dinamo Tbilisi before moving to Rubin Kazan in 2019.

Kvaratskhelia joined Napoli in 2022 and quickly established himself as one of the team’s key players.

*Career Stats

– Appearances: 134
– Goals: 34
– Assists: 25
– Trophies: Serie A Player of the Season (2022-23).

Manager Conte reacts

Meanwhile, Napoli manager Antonio Conte has expressed his disappointment and frustration after Kvaratskhelia informed him of his decision to leave the club.

Revealing the winger asked to be sold, Conte admitted feeling “great disappointment” due to Kvaratskhelia’s decision to leave midway through the season.

He had previously blocked Kvaratskhelia’s exit last summer.

Conte stated, “He asked the club to be sold, without mincing his words. This is what was said to me, the player has confirmed his decision to me”.

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