BREAKING NEWS: Announced by Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are close on agreeing on a deal for serie A superstar. In 74 appearances for his club, he has returned an impressive 20 goals and 22 assists and Barcelona are said to be very much interested in this player. Barcelona ready to bring Serie A superstar to camp Nou.
Barcelona has shown interest in Napoli’s winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a player also linked with Chelsea and Manchester City, as reported by journalist Roger Torello (via Mundo Deportivo). The Georgian winger made a significant move from Dinamo Batumi to Napoli for €13.3 million in the summer of 2022, making an immediate impact in his debut season by forming a formidable attacking partnership with Victor Osimhen and contributing to Napoli’s Serie A title triumph in the 2022-23 campaign.
In his time at Napoli, Kvaratskhelia has amassed an impressive record of 20 goals and 22 assists in 74 appearances. Additionally, he has represented the Georgia national team on 28 occasions, registering 15 goals and seven assists. This season, Kvaratskhelia has demonstrated his exceptional talent and technical prowess, particularly in the Champions League, where he topped the dribbling charts during the 2023-24 group stage, surpassing renowned names like Kylian Mbappe and Rafael Leao. With six goals and five assists in 31 appearances across all competitions this season, his performances have garnered attention from top clubs.
While Barcelona’s immediate focus may lie on strengthening their midfield and defense due to deficiencies in depth, they remain open to the possibility of signing a left winger if circumstances allow. Kvaratskhelia’s market value is estimated at an impressive €80 million, and he is under contract with Napoli until 2027. Manchester City and Chelsea have also expressed interest in acquiring the Georgian winger’s services.
With Barcelona set to face Napoli in the Champions League Round of 16 on Wednesday, February 21, they will have an opportunity to observe Kvaratskhelia firsthand.
In other news, Barcelona is reportedly nearing the completion of a deal for Real Valladolid wonderkid Alvaro Gomez, according to Spanish media outlet AS. Born in 2009, Gomez is highly regarded for his talent and versatility, capable of playing as both a centre-back and a right-back at a young age. He has consistently impressed across various youth levels for Valladolid, showcasing his ability to compete and train alongside older players within the youth setup. Gomez could potentially join Barcelona’s growing cohort of young defensive talents, which includes the likes of Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, and Hector Fort, among others. Despite interest from Atletico Madrid, Gomez’s entourage opted to retain him at Valladolid, highlighting his potential and value to the club.
