Georgia’s star forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has made a high-profile transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from Italian club Napoli. The move was confirmed by PSG on Friday, with the French champions announcing that Kvaratskhelia, aged 23, will be joining their squad for an undisclosed fee.
In the official PSG statement, the club expressed their excitement: “Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 23-year-old winger, who will wear number seven, becomes the first Georgian player in the club’s history.” This marks a historic moment for both Kvaratskhelia and the Parisian club, as he will be the first player from Georgia to ever play for PSG.
The transfer comes just a day after Kvaratskhelia shared an emotional farewell with Napoli fans. The talented winger posted a video on his social media account, where he expressed his gratitude and sadness about leaving the club. “It’s hard for me but it’s time to say goodbye,” he stated, signaling the end of his time with the Italian side.
Kvaratskhelia’s move to PSG ends an eventful two years at Napoli, where he made a significant impact after joining in 2022. Originally signed from Dinamo Batumi in Georgia, Kvaratskhelia quickly proved his worth as a key player for Napoli. He played an instrumental role in the club’s 2023 Serie A title victory, a feat that had eluded them for over three decades.
During his time in Italy, Kvaratskhelia accumulated impressive statistics, scoring 30 goals and providing 29 assists across 107 matches in all competitions for Napoli. His performances earned him the prestigious title of Serie A’s best player during the 2022-2023 season, further solidifying his status as one of Europe’s rising stars.
