Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli in a deal valued at more than $72 million. The Georgia international has signed a contract until 2029 at the Parc des Princes and arrives in the French capital as the new star of coach Luis Enrique’s Ligue 1 champions.
Kvaratskhelia is the biggest name on the move in this January transfer window and his winter switch is a boost for PSG’s UEFA Champions League hopes depending on results against Manchester City and VfB Stuttgart later this year. month.
The 23-year-old was the star of Napoli’s Serie A triumph in 2022-23 as Luciano Spalletti’s Italian team thrilled Europe thanks to stars Kvaratskhelia, Victor Osimhen and Kim Min-jae.
Bradley Barcola and PSG’s number 7 will compete for the left wing position in Luis Enrique’s 4-3-3 system, although one of the two could be deployed as Les Parisiens’ false nine.
“It’s a dream to be here,” Kvaratskhelia said. “I have heard many very positive things about PSG. I feel immense pride in joining this great club and I am looking forward to wearing my new colours.”
Kvaratskhelia has five goals and three assists this season for a Napoli that does not participate in continental competitions and became famous with 14 goals and 14 assists in Naples during 22-23.
Space will be created in the team with the departure of Randal Kolo Muani, who is set to join Juventus on an initial loan deal having failed to secure a starting role in Paris under Luis Enrique.
“We are delighted to welcome Khvicha to the PSG family,” said PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi. “Khvicha is one of the most interesting players in world football: a fantastic talent, but also a player who has courage and fights for the team above all else.
“Khvicha was very determined to be part of our great club. I know he will achieve all his goals with us. We are delighted to strengthen our team and continue to make the team the star of PSG.”
“Kvaradona” joins the Georgian contingent of Zuriko Davitashvili of AS Saint-Etienne and Georges Mikautadze of Olympique Lyonnais at Le Championnat after the Crusaders’ impressive UEFA Euro 2024 performance.
