{"id":325860,"date":"2026-04-28T17:31:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=325860"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:31:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:01:39","slug":"khvicha-kvaratskhelias-father-sends-direct-transfer-message-to-arsenal-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/khvicha-kvaratskhelias-father-sends-direct-transfer-message-to-arsenal-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Khvicha Kvaratskhelia&#8217;s father sends direct transfer message to Arsenal | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<\/div><figcaption>Arsenal have been credited with an interest in Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Khvicha Kvaratskhelia\u2019s father has shut down rumours linking the forward with Arsenal, insisting his son \u2018doesn&#8217;t concentrate to such reports\u2019 and stays fully committed to PSG.<\/p>\n<p>PSG signed Kvaratskhelia from Napoli for a fee of \u00a359million back in January 2025, a deal that saw the 25-year-old grow to be far and away the costliest Georgian footballer in history.<\/p>\n<p>In that point, Kvaratskhelia has further established himself as one of the vital exciting attacking talents in European football, racking up 24 goals and 17 assists in 74 appearances for the Ligue 1 giants.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of a unprecedented debut season within the French capital, Kvaratskhelia helped PSG finally end their wait for the Champions League title, netting 3 times across the club\u2019s triumphant campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In total, Kvaratskhelia has lifted six pieces of silverware since arriving in Paris \u2013 and he looks heading in the right direction so as to add to that collection over the approaching weeks, with Luis Enrique\u2019s men sitting top of the league and battling it out within the semi-finals of the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/arsenal-khvicha-kvaratskhelia-psg-transfer-news-b2945586.html\">The Independent<\/a> claimed last month that Arsenal had been \u2018investigating\u2019 a possible deal for Kvaratskhelia, identifying the winger as a player capable of bring \u2018individual creativity\u2019 to Mikel Arteta\u2019s attacking options.<\/p>\n<p>While PSG were said to view Kvaratskhelia as a \u2018near-unsellable\u2019 asset, the player\u2019s inner circle were reportedly \u2018open to the thought\u2019 of a move to north London.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272875957.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28150366\" alt=\"Paris Saint-Germain Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 Semi Final First Leg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Kvaratskhelia is \u2018only pondering\u2019 about PSG, says the winger\u2019s father (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2218406640.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28150386\" alt=\"Football, UEFA Champions League Final: Paris Saint Germain vs FC Internazionale\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\t<\/div><figcaption>The Georgian lifted the Champions League trophy with PSG last season (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nevertheless, in a wide-ranging interview with Georgian outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/kvirispalitra.ge\/article\/145403-mamuka-jugeli-agar-aris-xvichas-agenti-ekskluziuri-interviu-xvicha-kvaracxelias-mamastan-badri-kvaracxeliastan\/\">Kviris Palitra<\/a> published on Monday, Kvaratskhelia\u2019s father Badri poured cold water on speculation of a possible move to the Emirates.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Yes, there are sometimes reports concerning the interest of Arsenal or other English clubs, but my son doesn&#8217;t concentrate to such reports,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He&#8217;s an excellent player on probably the greatest teams in Europe. 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Arteta speaks after Arsenal's 1-0 win at home against Newcastle United in the Premier League.\",\"title\":\"Refereeing decisions anger Mikel Arteta but Arsenal hit the front again\",\"videoId\":3641427}\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"\"><source src=\"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/04\/26\/3896974918714963665\/480x270_MP4_3896974918714963665.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/source><\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to an internet<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/a><\/p><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Given his son\u2019s current standing at PSG, the reigning European champions, Badri Kvaratskhelia sees no reason why the previous Napoli man would even be considering his future.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Khvicha plays for a really strong and successful club, where he&#8217;s loved and trusted,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He&#8217;s considered one of the leading players within the club, who&#8217;re the holders of the Champions League and are semi-finalists on this yr\u2019s tournament. Why should he take into consideration leaving someplace else?\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272636417.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28150405\" alt=\"Paris Saint-Germain v FC Nantes - Ligue 1 McDonald's 2025\/2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\t<\/div><figcaption>The ex-Napoli attacker is tied right into a cope with PSG until 2029 (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He continued: \u2018If PSG now not has the will to proceed the cooperation, we can even take into consideration leaving.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018But at this stage, this topic isn&#8217;t even being discussed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Despite the incontrovertible fact that he has to compete with the leading players of the French national team, with rare exceptions, Khvicha is an unchanged member of the first-team squad and PSG\u2019s management also emphasis that he a useful player for the team.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271968320.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28150417\" alt=\"Paris Saint-Germain v FC Nantes - Ligue 1 McDonald's 2025\/2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Kvaratskhelia\u2019s father insists the forward \u2018doesn&#8217;t concentrate\u2019 to rumours over his future (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Talking to Le Parisien last month, Kvaratskhelia Jr made it clear that he remained joyful with life across the Channel.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018For me,\u00a0Paris\u00a0is really extraordinary,\u2019 he told the French newspaper.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018You&#8217;ve the whole lot here, and above all, that is town of affection. When PSG contacted me, I assumed my wife was the happiest person on this planet.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Before PSG contacted me, she all the time said, \u201cImagine if at some point we play for PSG, it could be amazing to remain there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2018In my mind, I believe it\u2019s very difficult to go there when there are great players like [Lionel] Messi, Neymar and [Kylian] Mbappe. I like the whole lot about Paris. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018The more I give it some thought, the more I appreciate how respectful the persons are there.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Kvaratskhelia\u2019s current contract on the Parc des Princes runs through to June 2029.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Follow Metro Sport for the most recent news on <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sportmetro\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Metro_Sport\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/metrosportuk\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Arsenal handed double injury boost ahead of Atletico Madrid Champions League clash<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Chelsea urged hijack Man City move for \u2018special\u2019 \u00a369m transfer goal<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Barcelona begin internal talks to sign Chelsea star in summer transfer window<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\"><a class=\"metro-button share-bar-comments\" data-vars-position=\"bottom\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal have been credited with an interest in Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Picture: Getty) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia\u2019s father has shut down rumours linking the forward with Arsenal, insisting his son \u2018doesn&#8217;t concentrate to such reports\u2019 and stays fully committed to PSG. 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