Paris Saint-Germain, the French league champions, have announced the signing of Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli during the current winter transfer window.
The statement revealed that Kvaratskhelia’s contract with the French club will run until June 2029, making him the first Georgian player in the team's history.
Kvaratskhelia will wear the number 7 shirt, which became vacant after Kylian Mbappé’s transfer to Real Madrid.
Kvaratskhelia truly made his mark when he joined Napoli in the summer of 2022, immediately catching attention in Serie A and becoming one of the standout players on the team. He helped lead Napoli to win the Serie A title after a 33-year wait.
Kvaratskhelia has received numerous awards, including the Best Young Player in the UEFA Champions League, and he was ranked 17th in the Ballon d'Or standings.
During his time at Napoli, he made 107 appearances, scoring 30 goals and providing 29 assists. He also proved himself on the international stage with the Georgian national team, scoring 17 goals and registering 9 assists in 40 international matches. He was one of the key players in helping Georgia reach the Round of 16 in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.
