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

Robin Bairner
Robin Bairner
  • 2 Mar 2023 05:20 CST
  • 3 min read
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli, 2022/23
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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.

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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.”

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
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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.