Premier League target's agent engages in bitter war of words with Serie A giants to secure a summer transfer

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent has revealed that the Napoli star is keen to secure a move away from Napoli this summer.

The Georgian, currently representing his country at Euro 2024, is said to be keen on leaving Napoli after the club’s disastrous Serie A title defence, finishing 10th last term.

Napoli have allegedly dug their feet in, however, with multiple reports claiming the Italian outfit rejected a €100million (£84.5million) bid from Paris Saint-Germain for the forward.

And on Sunday Kvaratskhelia’s agent, Mamuka Jugeli, opened up on the player's desire to leave, telling Sport Imedi: “We want to leave Napoli, but now we're all waiting for the Euro 2024.

“With [Antonio] Conte, Napoli have big plans. I'm sure they will qualify for the Champions League again next season and fight for the Scudetto. But that doesn't mean that Kvaratskhelia wants to stay there, I don't mean it.

“I didn't talk with Khvicha about this issue, the most important thing for him is the national team.

“Our goal is the team that plays in the Champions League. The worst thing is that if he stays here, Khvicha will lose 1 year because of that… we are worried”

Kvaratskhelia’s father, Badri, told the same publication: "I don't want Khvicha to stay in Napoli. He has worked with four different coaches in one year, this worries me a lot — he will decide for himself, although it's uncomfortable for me.

“I haven't spoken to Khvicha about this topic [and] I'm not going to until the end of the Euro 2024."

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is representing Georgia at Euro 2024 (Getty)

In response, Napoli issued a statement insisting the player, who has been linked with Chelsea and PSG, is not for sale.

It read: “In reference to the statements of Kvaratskhelia’s agent, Mamuka Jugeli, and his father Badri, Calcio Napoli reiterate that the player has a contract for another three years with the club.

“Kvaratskhelia is not on the market. It’s not agents or fathers who decide on the future of a player under contract with Napoli, but the Calcio Napoli club!!! End of story.”

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