Conte confirms: Kvaratskhelia determined to leave Napoli in January
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has confirmed that star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is firmly set on leaving the club in the January transfer window.
Quote. "I had a conversation with Khvicha, and he confirmed his plan to leave the club immediately.
I tried to convince Kvaratskhelia to stay, but he has decided to go and try new chapter. The club and his agent will now find the solution… I can’t keep Kvara here if he doesn’t want to stay," Conte told Fabrizio Romano.
Earlier reports indicated that Paris Saint-Germain had reached an agreement with Kvaratskhelia on personal terms, with the Georgian international keen on a move to Paris.
Background. According to Italian media, PSG finalized a verbal agreement with the player as early as June 2024. Kvaratskhelia's contract with the Parisians is expected to include a €9 million annual salary plus €2 million in bonuses.
As for Napoli, the club is reportedly demanding a transfer fee in the region of €80–100 million for their star winger.
