Paris saint-germain signs georgian star in shocking winter transfer

The Paris Saint-Germain made headlines in January 2025 by securing one of the most talked-about signings of the winter transfer window. The club splashed out €70 million to bring in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, a move that reshaped the team’s dynamics under Luis Enrique. While PSG clinched the Champions League the previous season, the arrival of the Georgian sensation elevated the squad to new heights in the current campaign. De Laurentiis, Napoli’s president, remains visibly frustrated by the loss of the player who had only just arrived in Italy.

The Napoli president vents his frustration

«In just one year, Kvaratskhelia became a star in Naples. Yet, his representatives and family failed to honor contractual obligations, leaving us with no choice but to let him go,» De Laurentiis remarked. He drew a sharp contrast between the Georgian winger and football legend Diego Maradona, emphasizing Maradona’s unparalleled legacy in Naples. «Maradona was irreplaceable—a diamond worth a billion carats,» he added.

«Naples’ siren song couldn’t keep Kvara»

De Laurentiis painted a vivid metaphor to describe Kvaratskhelia’s departure, comparing the club’s offer to the mythical Sirens of Naples. «I doubt Paris can match the charm of a city with 2,500 years of history. Kvara plugged his ears like Ulysses, resisting the allure of Naples’ enchanting melody,» he quipped. The statement underscores the bitterness lingering in Naples over the unexpected exit of a player who quickly rose to prominence.