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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia confirms Napoli exit with goodbye message as PSG move draws near

Kvaratskhelia is heading for PSG
Kvaratskhelia is heading for PSGREUTERS / Ciro De Luca
Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (23) has confirmed his exit from the club in a goodbye message posted on social media on Thursday with the Georgia international set to join French champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Napoli coach Antonio Conte said on Saturday that Kvaratskhelia had asked to leave the Serie A club immediately.

"It's hard for me, but it's time to say goodbye," Kvaratskhelia said in a video posted on Instagram.

"I spent an amazing time here, we shared a lot of memories together, experienced a lot of amazing emotions. Naples was my home, where I felt wonderful thanks to each of you."

Kvaratskhelia signed for Napoli in 2022 and was named Serie A's player of the season in the 2022/23 campaign after helping the club win their first Scudetto in 33 years with 12 goals and 13 assists in 34 games.

"Naples is a football city, Naples lives with football, and I am happy to have been a part of this great history," Kvaratskhelia continued.

"I learned a lot here, both on and off the pitch. I grew as a person and as a player... I would like to thank everyone who works at the club: the coaches, each member of staff, my teammates and the fans.

"I say goodbye, but you will always be in my heart, and I hope we will meet again. I know that your heart is very broken, but one day I will tell you everything."

The Georgia international had previously been linked with a move to PSG in the close season before he stayed under new coach Conte.

His Napoli contract ran until 2027.