Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract with Serie A giants Napoli amid his links with Barcelona and Manchester United.
According to a report by Corriere dello Sport, as relayed by SPORT, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will not leave Napoli anytime soon. The Serie A giants are on the verge of tying the 23-year-old to a new contract, hiking his wages from €1.5 million per year to €6 million per season. The development has affected Barcelona and Manchester United’s prospects of securing his services.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his rise in Serie A
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has come leaps and bounds since joining Napoli from Dinamo Batumi in July 2022. The youngster hit the ground running in his debut season, playing his part as the Partenopei won the Serie A title. However, his performance levels dropped last term, with Napoli failing to defend the Scudetto.
Kvaratskhelia has improved this season, amassing five goals and three assists in 19 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, the 23-year-old attacker’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Recent reports have claimed that Premier League bigwigs like Liverpool and Manchester City are keen on signing the Napoli attacker. Barcelona and Manchester United are also among the Georgian international’s prospective suitors, with his €1.5 million-a-year wages making him an appealing target.
What next?
Barcelona’s interest in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is understandable. The Catalan giants are scouring the market for a new wide attacker amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres. So, the Napoli forward has emerged as a viable target for Barcelona.
As for Manchester United, Marcus Rashford faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, and he will likely leave the Premier League club next year. So, Kvaratskhelia is an option worth considering for Manchester United. However, the Napoli attacker’s suitors must look elsewhere for a new wide forward, with the Serie A giants on the verge of tying him to a new contract.
The new contract will pay the 23-year-old Georgian international €6 million-a-year wages, a considerable increase from his €1.5 million-a-year package. So, Barcelona and Manchester United must identify alternatives to Kvaratskhelia.
