Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the 25-year-old Georgian forward for Paris Saint-Germain (under contract until 2029), has quickly established himself among the elite and won over the fans following his arrival from Napoli in January 2025. Unsurprisingly, he is already the subject of transfer market speculation. According to L’Équipe, PSG wants to act quickly and is keen to extend his contract—ideally before the 2026 Ballon d’Or announcement on October 26.
“An agreement is considered ‘highly likely’ in the near future.”
According to internal sources, talks have been underway for several weeks and are progressing very positively, to the point where an agreement is considered “highly likely” soon. This new contract, running until 2030 or 2031, is expected to include a salary increase.
The two-time European champions are under no immediate pressure but wish to get ahead of the curve on several fronts. For one, the winger has taken his game to a new level since signing from Napoli for a fee of €70 million (excluding bonuses).
“Paris can thus avoid more complicated negotiations.”
The Georgian international (50 caps) is among the contenders for the next Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded on October 26 in London. By reaching an agreement before the winner is announced, Paris can avoid more complicated negotiations should their winger succeed. The experience gained from negotiations with Ousmane Dembélé last season could prove useful for the Paris management: they simply need to include a clause—agreed upon in advance within his new contract—that triggers in the event he wins the most prestigious individual award.
There is little doubt regarding the Parisian club’s desire to extend Kvaratskhelia’s contract. The rumor is already circulating, and the move makes perfect sense. The Georgian has truly made his mark in Paris, particularly on the biggest nights. Moreover, he fits the team’s mentality perfectly, putting in highly valued defensive work without compromising his attacking output. For his part, the player might well wish to stay at the club that has helped him take a major step forward in his career.
However, this does not guarantee that an agreement will be reached. Football matters can be complex, especially regarding finances. One should also view the sports newspaper’s specific claims about the Ballon d’Or with some caution. If the negotiation could be as simple as adding a single clause, is there really a need to rush before the winner is announced? In any case, his status as a potential Ballon d’Or winner will inevitably factor into the negotiations.
Above all, let the club and Kvaratskhelia’s camp continue their discussions. We can hope for a quick agreement, while remaining cautious until the deal is actually done.
