Paris Saint-Germain have accomplished the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli in a deal price in extra of $72 million. The Georgia worldwide has signed a contract till 2029 at Parc des Princes and arrives within the French capital as the brand new star of head coach Luis Enrique’s Ligue 1 champions.
Kvaratskhelia is the largest title on the transfer this January switch window and his winter swap is a lift for PSG’s UEFA Champions League hopes relying on outcomes in opposition to Manchester Metropolis and VfB Stuttgart later this month.
The 23-year-old was the star of Napoli’s Serie A triumph again in 2022-23 as Luciano Spalletti’s Italian outfit thrilled Europe due to star males Kvaratskhelia, Victor Osimhen and Kim Min-jae.
Bradley Barcola and the PSG No. 7 will compete for the left wing berth in Luis Enrique’s 4-3-3 setup though one of many two might be deployed as Les Parisiens’ false 9.
“It’s a dream to be right here,” stated Kvaratskhelia. “I’ve heard a number of very optimistic issues about PSG. I really feel immense delight in becoming a member of this nice membership and I’m actually wanting ahead to sporting my new colours.”
Kvaratskhelia has 5 targets and three assists this season for a Napoli aspect which isn’t concerned in continental competitors and made his title with 14 targets and 14 assists in Naples throughout 22-23.
House will probably be created within the squad by the departure of Randal Kolo Muani who’s on the verge of becoming a member of Juventus on an preliminary mortgage deal having did not earn a beginning position in Paris underneath Luis Enrique.
“We’re delighted to welcome Khvicha to the PSG household,” stated PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. “Khvicha is likely one of the most fun gamers in world soccer — a incredible expertise, but in addition a participant who has braveness and fights for the staff above all else.
“Khvicha was so decided to be a part of our nice membership. I do know he’ll obtain all his targets with us. We’re delighted to be strengthening our squad and persevering with to make the staff the star of PSG.”
“Kvaradona” joins a Georgian contingent of AS Saint-Etienne’s Zuriko Davitashvili and Olympique Lyonnais’ Georges Mikautadze in Le Championnat after the Crusaders’ beautiful UEFA Euro 2024.