Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis and New Coach Antonio Conte Are Determined Not to Let Go of Kvaratskhelia. The Player Addressed the Situation During the Euro.
The pressure is mounting in the Kvaratskhelia case. In a press conference this Wednesday, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis and new coach Antonio Conte reaffirmed their commitment to the player.
Napoli’s president issued a stern warning, suggesting that if PSG has negotiated directly with the player (which is prohibited since he is under contract), there could be legal consequences: “There is no problem with Kvaratskhelia; he is under contract, and we are going to offer him a new one. I don’t see any issue. If someone has contacted Kvaratskhelia without authorization while he is the president of the ECA… We could seek a reprimand. Nothing in football surprises me anymore, to be honest.” This was a direct threat towards PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who is also the president of the ECA (European Club Association).
Kvara Responds to Conte and His President
Antonio Conte, the newly appointed coach, asserted his reliance on the player. “Kvaratskhelia and Di Lorenzo are key players for me. I have been clear about this. I have placed an absolute veto on Di Lorenzo, Lobotka, Anguissa, and Kvaratskhelia. There is no doubt, Kvaratskhelia will stay and play here.”
The player then reacted on the sidelines of the Euro. “I respect Conte, he is one of the best coaches. I also respect Napoli, I love Napoli. I will decide my future after the Euro; for now, I am focused on the match against Spain,” he said. However, behind the scenes, Kvara has an agreement with PSG and wants to join the capital this summer. The situation is expected to accelerate after the Euro…
