PSG has completed the signing of highly rated Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli for a reported €70 million. The 23-year-old, who has been a standout performer for the Italian side, will be joining PSG on a five-year contract, further bolstering their attacking options.

Kvaratskhelia’s move to Paris is seen as a significant step in PSG’s ambitions for the upcoming seasons, as he brings his flair, creativity, and technical prowess to the team. His remarkable dribbling skills, pace, and ability to create goal-scoring opportunities have made him one of Europe’s most exciting talents, earning him praise from coaches and fans.

Kvaratskhelia at Napoli

Kvaratskhelia at Napoli Kvaratskhelia joined Napoli in 2022 for €10M from Dinamo Batumi. He had a big impact in his first season, helping Napoli win their first Serie A title in over 30 years. In 107 games for the club he scored 30 goals, one of the top players in the league.

But this season was tough for him. Under Antonio Conte he didn’t play well. He scored only 5 goals and 3 assists in 16 games. His last goal was in late October and he was reportedly unhappy at Napoli. So he asked to leave during the January transfer window.

Why Napoli Sold Kvaratskhelia

Selling Kvaratskhelia wasn’t an easy decision for Napoli. Losing a player of his quality could hurt their chances in Serie A this season. But the club decided it was the right move since the player was unhappy and not playing well. The €70M they got is a great return compared to the €10M they paid.

Why PSG Signed Him

PSG have been tracking Kvaratskhelia for some time. They missed out on him last summer but got him this time. PSG already have several wingers in Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola but see Kvaratskhelia as an asset.

Some have questioned this move. PSG’s main problem, especially in European competitions, is not creating chances but scoring goals. Instead of signing another winger, some think they should have signed a top striker. But signing Kvaratskhelia is a good move to add to the squad.

What This Means for Kvaratskhelia

For Kvaratskhelia this is a big pay rise. At Napoli his wages were low. At PSG he will get four times more. Playing in Ligue 1 which is less competitive than Serie A could also help him to shine more. He will also play in the Champions League every season.

But will this move help him grow as a player? PSG’s team is still in rebuild mode and their struggles in Europe might limit his chances to play at the top level.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s move to PSG is a big transfer for all parties. Napoli gets a big transfer fee, PSG gets a new attacker, Kvaratskhelia gets a higher wage. But many questions arise about PSG’s plan and the player’s long term growth. Let’s see how he will do in Paris.