Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the dynamic winger currently playing for Napoli, is reportedly drawing interest from Chelsea, with some suggesting he could be the next Eden Hazard for Stamford Bridge.
Amid Chelsea’s desire to bolster their attacking options, Kvaratskhelia’s impressive performances have caught their attention. Napoli, however, is determined to keep hold of the talented winger and is rumored to be ready to double his salary to fend off interest from Chelsea and other suitors. Despite only joining Napoli last summer from Dinamo Batumi, Kvaratskhelia has already established himself as one of their key players.
With Chelsea facing difficulties in the attacking third, having scored only 29 goals in 27 Premier League games, Kvaratskhelia’s potential signing could provide a significant boost. The Serie A leaders, projected to win the Scudetto this season, value Kvaratskhelia highly, with estimates suggesting he could command a fee as high as €100 million.
The 22-year-old Georgian international has been in scintillating form, registering 12 goals and 10 assists in 23 Serie A appearances, earning praise for his performances. His impact extends beyond statistics, as his average of 2.9 shots, 1.7 critical passes, and 1.8 dribbles per game surpasses any player in Chelsea’s current squad.
Journalist Mina Rzouki was quick to recognize Kvaratskhelia’s talent, describing him as a phenomenon after his debut with Napoli. Comparisons to Hazard have also surfaced, with the Belgian winger, formerly of Chelsea, being likened to the young Georgian by Thierry Henry.
Despite Hazard’s iconic status at Chelsea, his departure in 2019 has left a void that has yet to be filled by subsequent signings. With Kvaratskhelia potentially on the radar, Chelsea could be eyeing him as the solution to their attacking woes and as the player to reignite their title aspirations.
