Manchester City target's father claims his son's dream is to play for Real Madrid
Napoli winger Kvicha Kvaratskhelia’s father has hinted that the Georgian wants to play for Real Madrid despite Manchester City's interest.
Kvaratskhelia has become one of Europe's most eye-catching forward talents during his debut season at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. He bagged 14 goals and 17 assists in 42 games across competitions.
The 22-year-old played a key role in Napoli winning the Serie A title and has seemingly caught the eye of Manchester City. Football Transfers reports that he's being monitored by Pep Guardiola's side. However, Gli Azzurri value Kvaratskhelia at €150 million, so City are unlikely to make their move.
Kvaratskhelia’s father Badri has said that his son's desire is to play for Real Madrid and win the Champions League (via Madrid Xtra):
"His main dreams are to win the Champions League and play at Real Madrid.”
Kvaratskhelia has four years left on his contract with Napoli after arriving at the club from Georgian outfit Dinamo Batumi last summer. Madrid have been touted with an interest in the forward, with reports indicating that they are keeping tabs on his situation.
The aforementioned source says that the Serie A champions are highly unlikely to allow Kvaratskhelia to leave this summer. It's more likely that his fellow attacker Victor Osimhen departs.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland is in Real Madrid's sights for 2024
Real Madrid may be on the lookout for a new striker this summer with question marks over Karim Benzema. The French forward is set to make a decision over his future when Los Blancos' season concludes this weekend.
However, Madrid may not immediately look to replace Benzema, who's wanted by Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad. Los Blancos may wait till 2024 before signing a superstar as the Frenchman's replacement.
The two names that are in Los Merengues president Florentino Perez's sights are PSG's Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Spanish journalist Toni Juanmarti (via Madrid Xtra) reports that both are targets for the 2024 summer transfer window.
Haaland's situation is intriguing, as he only arrived at City from Borussia Dortmund last summer. The Norweigan has enjoyed a remarkable campaign, scoring 52 goals in 51 games across competitions.
The 22-year-old has shattered goalscoring records in English football and is on the cusp of winning a continental treble with the Cityzens. Guardiola's side will be eager to keep hold of the prolific frontman.