Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, SSC Napoli’s 23-year-old striker under contract until 2027, was the target of a concrete offer from Paris Saint-Germain during the 2024 summer mercato, but his club did not open the door despite pressure from his entourage. PSG Inside Actus now reports that PSG intend to keep trying, while Napoli’s hoped-for extension is struggling to take shape.
“ he wants to have the opportunity to leave for a big club.”
“Napoli has a strict wage policy, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis is known for his demands in negotiations. He might be reluctant to offer a contract with a salary comparable to what Kvaratskhelia could get at another top European club.
Kvaratskhelia’s clan want to set his release clause at 80 million euros, which the chairman has so far refused. Even if the Georgian player extends his contract, he wants to be able to leave for a big club.
” He’ll still be a priority if the coach extends.
He was the priority at the 2024 summer mercato. The coach and the player spoke on the phone several times, and the player had even reached an agreement with PSG. At the time, Napoli agreed to discuss the matter between themselves, before coming around and deciding to keep him. At the 2025 mercato, he’ll still be a priority if the coach extends his contract.“
We remain cautious, there’s nothing concrete here. But it’s a relatively credible proposition. PSG pushed to recruit Kvaratskhelia during the summer mercato, and he still fits logically enough into coach Luis Enrique’s plans.
If Kvaratskhelia is replaced, many things could be turned upside down. But this is definitely not the trend. All the media agree that his contract has been extended until 2027. Which makes sense for the Parisian project.
So it would also make sense to keep pushing to recruit one of the best wingers in the game, who would fit in perfectly with the coach’s philosophy.
But it’s always going to be difficult. Napoli have time before they really come under pressure, and their president Aurelio De Laurentiis has already proved that he knows how to be stubborn. Let’s wait and see before getting our hopes up, even if the transfer does seem feasible.
