Kvaratskhelia wants Real Madrid transfer but I would like him at Barcelona, agent admits

Robin Bairner

• Updated: 2 Mar 2023 11:22 GMT
• 3 min read

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent has confirmed the Napoli winger is interested in a move to Real Madrid, though he has suggested that any transfer may need to wait for the moment - while he did not rule out the possibility of a Barcelona deal either.

Kvaratskhelia has been the breakout player in European football this season, with the 22-year-old sensation netting 10 times and creating 11 more in Serie A for Napoli as they have powered to the top of the Italian standings.

He has already earned the nickname ‘Kvaradona’ as a nod to Diego Maradona, Napoli’s greatest ever player, which is a sign of the affection that the Georgia international winger is held in Naples.

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Signed for €11.5 million from Dinamo Batumi last summer, he has proven to be an excellent investment for Luciano Spalletti’s side.

Such has been Kvaratskhelia’s impact, though, he is already linked with a move away from the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with Real Madrid most closely monitoring the young talent.

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Speaking to Geo Team, Mamuka Jugeli, the player’s agent, explained that the player could be interested in a move to Los Blancos.

“His father and I are Barca fans, but Kvara loves Real Madrid. If I see him in a Barca shirt I'll be happy, but he's Madridista,” he said.

“Napoli’s director asked me not to be in a hurry. Kvara likes everything in Naples and so far no one is doing anything. If we decide anything, they will be the first to know.”

Kvara's transfer value has exploded

Kvaratskhelia’s rise in prominence has been reflected by a stellar jump in his transfer valuation. When Napoli spent €11.5m on him in the summer, they paid his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) at the time.

He is now worth an estimated €50m according to our model. This rise of €40m since the start of the season is the biggest leap by any individual player, highlighting his readiness to remain at the very top level.