This summer, the player with the tongue-twisting name and Napoli were nowhere near agreeing on a new contract. That was before Napoli returned to the top of the league. Now Napoli boss De Laurentiis has realized he has to comply with the negotiations, the 23-year-old with 5 goals and 3 assists in 15 Serie A games must continue.
Antonio Conte uses the explosive winger for what he is worth, and the 23-year-old is a vital part of the former Inter Milan coach’s attacking machine.
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Premier League clubs and PSG have been trying to manoeuvre themselves into position to sign Kvaratskhelia, hopes rose when Napoli failed to convince the Georgian international this summer. According to Corriere dello Sport, the player and Napoli have now more or less agreed on an extension. Kvaratskhelia can expect a solid wage increase, Napoli get their deterrent buyout clause.
The Italian media claims the extension runs until 2029, where an annual salary of 5.5 million euros plus 1.5 million euros in bonuses is said to have made the 23-year-old give the thumbs up. It is not known what the buyout clause will be, but previously there have been reports of a sum of around 80 million euros.
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