The winter transfer window of 2025 marked a definitive turning point for PSG. By securing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for a fee of €70 million from Naples, the Parisian club finalized one of its most strategic acquisitions in recent history. This move fundamentally altered the trajectory of the season, leaving Aurelio De Laurentiis with a lingering sense of frustration that has yet to fade.
This signing stands out as a masterstroke for PSG in the modern era. After initial negotiations stalled months earlier due to the Italian club’s rigid financial demands, the capital club finally landed the Georgian winger. The impact was immediate, revitalizing Luis Enrique‘s squad and propelling them to a Champions League title last season. This year, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has reached even greater heights, establishing himself as the indisputable leader of the Parisian attack on the European stage, much to the chagrin of the Napoli leadership.
De Laurentiis remains bitter over the Kvaratskhelia exit
“During his time in Naples, Kvara rose to stardom. However, he chose not to honor his contractual obligations, which were poorly managed by his representatives and his family,” Aurelio De Laurentiis remarked regarding the departure. He also dismissed any comparisons to the club’s greatest legend: “Comparing him to Maradona is laughable. Maradona was a unique, irreplaceable figure—a billion-carat gem who was a faithful lover of Naples and Napoli.”
The rise of a new icon in Paris
“I doubt the affection he finds in Paris can match the warmth of a city like Naples,” the Napoli chief continued. Drawing on ancient mythology, he added: “Naples was born as Parthenope, the siren. Ultimately, Kvara acted like Ulysses; he plugged his ears with wax to avoid being enchanted by the siren’s song and to ignore our proposals for a contract extension.”
