Napoli coach Antonio Conte says negotiations for a new contract with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have begun. The Georgia international was observed by Manchester United emissaries during the victory at Empoli last week. And his name also continues to circulate at PSG.
Asked about his star striker, Conte confided on Thursday:
“There is an ongoing negotiation between the club and the player’s entourage, we cannot go into details. What I ask Khvicha is to continue doing what he is doing, to concentrate on the season. He is an exemplary professional and we are experiencing a very important season. I hope that everything resolves in the best way for the club, the player and his agent, but I also know that in football anything can happen.”
Conte sets out his conditions for leaving Kvaratskhelia
And when asked if the player’s departure would sadden him, the Italian technician replied: “There must be an agreement satisfactory to all parties. Whether this agreement is concluded or not, the player must continue to concentrate (on his duties). I don’t see any problem and time will tell, we’ll see.”
Napoli meet Lecce on Saturday, and many observers in Italy say the Partenopei are now favorites for the title. On this subject, Conte said: “Those who have won know what it takes to win again. Everyone can say what they want, but we must believe in our work and know that there will be difficult times when we will not have to throw away everything we have done. »
