After an aborted transfer last summer, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (24) was finally able to join Paris Saint-Germain last winter in exchange for a check for € 70 million. Arrived in the middle of the season, the Georgian did not hang out to win within the Ile -de -France attack, often relegating Bradley Barcola to the sidelines. Author of 4 goals and a decisive passer 5 times in 21 games (all competitions combined), the former Neapolitan is going through a less prosperous period, but there remains an element appreciated for his technical finesse and his defensive efforts. Against Arsenal, he will be one of the most anticipated elements tomorrow at the Emirates.
While waiting to see if “Kvaradonna” will be as efficient as against Aston Villa at the Park, the player returned for the first time to his first steps in the French capital in an interview published on the official PSG website. The opportunity for Kvaratskhelia to evoke its flash adaptation. “I think the most difficult is that a transfer in winter can also be complicated for the coach, because we reach the team in the middle of the season. The adaptation time is short, however, I think I have adapted rather well, thanks to the president, the staff, the coaches, the club and, of course, the players, who gave me a warm welcome. I feel really good here and this support helps me to be more efficient in the field. »»
Kvaratskhelia well in her crampons in Paris
Well in his crampons, the Georgian paid tribute to the red and blue supporters who, according to him, also helped him to acclimatize to his new team. But the Parisian number 7 above all said that PSG offered him a professional framework that he did not have with the Partenopei. “When I set foot on the ground, I felt both happy and like a large footballer. All this is thanks to this club: it welcomes you in a way that allows you to believe in yourself and achieve your value as a player. (…) The PSG campus is fully equipped. It helps us a lot, especially with so many matches, every three days. We use all the resources of the training center, and that helps us a lot. Not to mention the psychotherapy and medical staff services: they are still there for us. Whether you need rest or a personalized training session, this place has everything you need. »»
Finally, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also had words for his coach, Luis Enrique. And obviously, the Georgian is conquered by the Spaniard and his franchise. “The role of the coach is extremely important in the career of a footballer. What marked me the most about him was his character and the way he treats his players. He gives you the feeling, on and off the field, that you have to give everything, for the club and for all the supporters. He treats you with such respect and such clarity … We all know what kind of coach he is but personally, his humanity that marked me the most, his way of communicating with the players, of telling the story of football. I am really happy to be here with him, in such a club. »» The message has passed.
