Barcelona Deny Plans to Break Up Napoli's Star Attacking Duo this Summer

Victor Osimhen and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia | Imago

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Victor Osimhen and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia | Imago

Barcelona Deny Plans to Break Up Napoli's Star Attacking Duo this Summer

Ayoola Kelechi 17:12 - 28.04.2024

The Blaugrana are reportedly not interested in making a move for one of Napoli's main men upfront

Barcelona have been rumoured to be interested in Napoli's star attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, recent developments suggest that this narrative might be more fiction than fact.

Addressing the left-wing void

Barcelona's upcoming summer transfer plans are centred around resolving the void at the left-wing position. With no natural option in Xavi Hernandez’s squad, the club has been exploring various avenues to bolster this area.

Recent matches have seen Raphinha filling in, while Joao Felix and Ferran Torres have also been deployed on occasion.

The temptation of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Among the names linked with a potential move to Barcelona is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Despite a slightly subdued season in 2023-24 compared to his previous exploits, the Georgian winger remains highly regarded as one of the best in his position globally.

Kvaratskhelia runs to Victor Osimhen to celebrate the amazing goal. (Photo Credit: Serie A/X)
Kvaratskhelia runs to Victor Osimhen to celebrate the amazing goal. (Photo Credit: Serie A/X)

However, Kvaratskhelia's current discussions with Napoli regarding a new contract have added a twist to the tale. Reports suggest that Barcelona's interest in the player might have been exaggerated, potentially by his agent, to leverage a better deal with Napoli.

Barcelona's Clear Stance

Barcelona has swiftly moved to quash any rumours of a summer swoop for Kvaratskhelia. The club's financial constraints make such a transfer highly unlikely, even if there were genuine interest. Barcelona seems to be prioritising other areas of the squad for reinforcement.

As speculation swirls around potential summer signings, Barcelona's denial of any intention to disrupt Napoli's attacking duo highlights the intricacies of the transfer market. While Kvaratskhelia remains an attractive prospect, Barcelona's current focus is on more pragmatic targets as they navigate their financial challenges.

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