The agent of Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has confirmed that Manchester City have made “contact” about potentially signing the winger.
Mamuka Jugeli told First Channel (quotes via Tribal Football) that the Premier League champions are among four clubs that have registered an interest in the Georgian international:
“Those who know football will agree with me on the fact that Kvaratskhelia has no limits and will only get better. PSG and Real? I have had contact with many clubs, but will [Napoli president Aurelio] De Laurentiis let him go?”
“There are also Barcelona and Manchester, but everything will happen in due time, because Khvicha is an exceptional player and is among the top three in the world. Khvicha’s great advantage is that he fits into this beautiful football. When he plays I have fun and I feel younger.”
City have been keeping tabs on the player for a while
It was reported back in November that Pep Guardiola’s side, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United sent scouts to watch Kvaratskhelia play for his country Georgia against Spain.
The 22-year-old did get on the scoresheet in the 3-1 defeat, slotting away Georgia’s equaliser to make it 1-1. At club level, he hasn’t been quite as impressive as last season, having scored 5 goals and provided 5 assists in 25 appearances. Nevertheless, he is still clearly a player in demand.
Kvaratskhelia has not signed a new deal
There has been speculation that Napoli have been trying to extend the Georgian’s contract. Despite only joining the Serie A side 18 months ago, the club were hoping that the winger would commit his long-term future.
Based on Jugeli’s comments, there is no rush to sort out his situation but City and many other teams are tracking developments closely.
