After 33 years, the hero who won the league for Napoli is the first Georgian footballer to sign for PSG.
Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona, how many clubs were the possible addresses. However, Khavicha Kavaratskhelia eventually chose PSG. After 33 years at Napoli, the hero who won Serie A became the first footballer from Georgia to sign for the French club.
Neither club disclosed the financial details of the deal. However, according to various media reports, the amount of the transfer fee is 7 million euros. There are other additional attachments. The 23-year-old winger has a contract with PSG until June 2029.
PSG said in a statement that the number 7 jersey will be given to Kavaratskhelia, the jersey worn by Kylian Mbappe, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.
In 2022, Kavaratskhelia joined Napoli from Georgian club Dinamo Batumi for 1 million 33 million euros. He responded with extraordinary performance in the first season. He was instrumental in Napoli winning the league after 33 years. In addition to scoring 12 goals in the league, he assisted 13 goals. He was recognized as the best footballer of the league in the first season. His performance was also excellent for the Georgia team that surprised the Euros last year. His contract with Napoli runs until 2027. When recently he was not dealing with the club about the contract. A week ago, coach Antonio Conte publicly announced that the winger wants to leave the club. After that, rumors started floating around his name with various clubs. He is finally stepping into the arena of dreams, said an elated Kavaratskhelia. “It’s a dream come true to be here. Heard a lot of positive things about PSG. I’m very proud to be joining such a great club and can’t wait to pull on the old jersey.” The possibility of him joining PSG appeared once last season as well. PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi is thrilled to have him this time. “Khavicha is one of the most exciting footballers in world football right now. He puts the club above everything with great talent, courage and fight.” “Khavicha was determined to be a part of this great club of ours. I know he will achieve all his goals for us.”