Manchester United showed serious interest in Khvitsa Kbaratshelia (23, Napoli). When disagreements arose in the renewal negotiations between Kbaratshelia and Napoli, Manchester United seized the opportunity.
Italian media “Sportmediaset” reported on the 26th (Korea time) that “Manchester United, looking for a side striker, is ready to seduce Kvaratshelia. Manchester United has decided to offer a five-year contract to the player with an easy bonus of 8 million euros (about 11.7 billion won) per year,” adding, “It is similar to the 10 million euros (about 14.6 billion won) proposed by Paris Saint-Germain last summer.” Napoli reported that it has no intention of exceeding 6 million euros (about 8.8 billion won).
Manchester United, which needs a flanker, are ready to make an offer to Kvaratshelia. Kvaratshelia has been negotiating with Napoli for a contract renewal since last year, but has rarely reached an agreement. Kvaratshelia hopes for 8 million euros a year, while Napoli affirm that they will not offer a salary of over 6 million euros.
Napoli even planned to add a clause on the amount allowed to release (구글SEO) to change Kvaratshelia’s mind, but the two sides were also different here. Kvaratshelia reportedly wants to set the buy-out clause below 80 million euros (about 117.3 billion won). However, Napoli proposed a buy-out clause worth 100 million euros (about 146.7 billion won).
As time went by, the agreement became distant, and other clubs began to drool. Following Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, Manchester United also participated in the recruitment campaign. Napoli is considering selling Kvaratshelia next summer, considering the case of Victor Osimhen (25, Galatasaray). Manchester United has shown its intention to make a huge investment to recruit Kvaratshelia.
“Manchester United have lost money for five consecutive years, but they are the wealthiest club in the world. Last summer alone, they spent 214.5 million euros (W314.6 billion), so Manchester United have every reason to persuade Cvaratshelia, beating Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona,” Sportmedia said.
Kvaratshelia, a winger representing Italy’s Serie A, is a winger with outstanding aggressive talents such as dribbling, creating chances, and scoring ability. After joining Napoli in the summer of 2022, he led his team to victory with 22 offensive points (12 goals, 13 assists) in the league from his first season. Based on his performance, Kvaratshelia was named the Serie A MVP of the season.
Kvaratshelia played an ace role by scoring double-digit attack points (11 goals, 8 assists) in the league last season as well. Kvaratshelia has made a new history by leading the Georgian national team to the round of 16 at the UEFA Euro 2024.