Who to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? Many people ask this question. Paris Saint-Germain has not yet entered the money time of his season, but he knows that his Georgian winger has a good chance of being finished with the 2026-2027 financial year after his rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Despite a very sluggish start to the season, Kvara remains an essential pawn of Luis Enrique, particularly in the Champions League. How will the Spaniard proceed to overcome this big blow?
The Maza clan knows
Asked about the possibility of enlisting a recruit in January, the Parisian coach indicated that this option was not a priority… even if he left the door open to any type of scenario. “No, not especially. No injuries mean signing new players. At the start of the season, I said that we could endure anything even if there will be significant injuries. But we remain attentive to opportunities. This is a possibility that we have. (…) He (Kvaratskhelia, editor’s note) will come back stronger, I have no doubt. Losing three players in the same match is weird. It’s motivation for us as a team. »
Since then, Kvaratskhelia’s natural replacement, Belgian Mika Godts, has sent a positive signal after his goal and assist against Olympique Lyonnais (2-0). Without forgetting the young Quentin Ndjantou and the very versatile Senny Mayulu, also decisive against Les Gones last Monday. However, Sky Germany has just confirmed some rumors heard in recent days. PSG would indeed be interested in Ibrahim Maza (20 years old). The media ensures that the reigning double European champions have “showed concrete interest” and that the “The player’s camp is aware of this interest. »
An Akliouche profile
Used as number 10 at club, Maza has a versatile profile, as he recently confided in an interview with the official Bundesliga website. “I think the position I feel most comfortable in is number 10, in the 4-2-3-1 we currently use. I can also play as a number 8 or number 6, as well as on the left, where I have played a few times before, or on the right, more of an inside winger. I feel good everywhere. I just want to play my game, no matter where I play. » Recruited by Bayer Leverkusen a year ago in exchange for €12 million, the Algerian international (24 caps, 3 goals) has already played as a left winger this season, even if he does not play like a real winger stuck to the touchline, a bit like a Maghnes Akliouche.
“He’s right-handed, but when he gets the ball on the sideline, he doesn’t just dribble inside. In reality, although he is officially a left winger, he plays more in the intermediate space between the wing and the number 10 area. He is very good at dribbling, especially in tight spaces. Its top speed has nothing to do with that of “Kvara”, for example. The comparison with Akliouche is relevant. At Leverkusen he is seen as the successor to Florian Wirtz and also sparks comparisons, as they have a similar playing style”told us Tristan Bernert, journalist at Football Transfers. Maza is one of the most promising talents in the Bundesliga (8 goals and 10 assists in 54 games with Bayer since 2025) and has an estimated market value of €50 million according to the specialist site Transfermarkt. The matter will therefore not be easy if PSG really decides to take action. Leverkusen are not sellers and see Maza as a future key player. As proof, German leaders already want to extend their player, whose contract ends in 2030.
