Barcelona is once again in talks with Napoli’s Georgian winger, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as reports suggest that Napoli is open to selling him. Negotiations between Napoli and Kvaratskhelia’s camp for a new contract have hit a roadblock, leading to uncertainty about his future.
The player currently earns a low salary of €1.2 million per season, and his representatives are pushing for a significant pay rise. However, Napoli is only willing to offer €5 million annually and has set a high release clause of €130 million, which the player’s camp deems unacceptable.
With negotiations at a standstill, Kvaratskhelia’s agents have reached out to Barcelona to gauge their interest. Barcelona had shown interest in the winger before, but discussions stalled last year. The Catalan side is cautious about negotiations with Napoli due to the club’s president’s tough stance on transfers.
Barcelona is hesitant to pay the reported fee of €80 million or more for Kvaratskhelia, as they are not willing to engage in a bidding war. While they admire the player for his potential fit in their project, they want to avoid overpaying for his services.
The club is waiting to see how the situation unfolds and expects Kvaratskhelia to show commitment to the transfer if he truly desires a move. Other clubs, such as PSG, are also interested in the winger, but Barcelona’s approach will depend on the player’s willingness to drive the deal forward.
