“We are worried” - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent and father want Napoli star to leave this summer
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's agent and father have stated that they want the player to leave Napoli this summer. They do not want the Geogia international to play at a club not in the Champions League amid interest from Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Speaking to Georgian outlet Sport Imedi, Kvaratskhelia's agent, Mamuka Jugeli, stated that he was worried about the winger missing a year in the UEFA Champions League. He added that they are waiting for the EURO 2024 to end before talking about a move. He said:
"We want to leave Napoli, but now we're all waiting for the Euro 2024. With [new manager Antonio] Conte, Napoli have big plans. I'm sure they will qualify to the Champions League again next season and fight for the Scudetto. But that doesn't mean that Kvaratskhelia wants to stay there.
"I haven't spoken with Khvicha about this issue, the most important thing for him is the national team. Our goal is [to join a] team that plays in the Champions League. The worst thing is that if he stays here, Khvicha will lose one year because of that ... we are worried."
Kvaratskhelia's father, Badri, also spoke with the publication and stated that working with four different managers in a year was not ideal. He said:
"I don't want Khvicha to stay in Napoli. He has worked with four different coaches in one year, this worries me a lot — he will decide for himself, although it's uncomfortable for me. I haven't spoken to Khvicha about this topic [and] I'm not going to until the end of the Euro 2024."
Manchester City and PSG are reported to be interested in the Georgian this summer.
Napoli release statement on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Napoli have made it clear that they will not let Khvicha Kvaratskhelia leave this summer. They want him to honor his contract which is valid until 2027. The club's statement read:
"In reference to the statements of Kvaratskhelia's agent, Mamuka Jugeli, and his father Badri, Calcio Napoli reiterate that the player has a contract for another three years with the club. Kvaratskhelia is not on the market. It's not agents or fathers who decide on the future of a player under contract with Napoli, but the Calcio Napoli club!!! End of story."
Evening Standard have reported that PSG made a €100 million bid for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, Napoli have rejected it as they have no plans to sell him.