Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has confirmed his imminent exit in a goodbye message posted to social media, with the Georgia international set to join 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 on Thursday.
"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 2022-23 after helping the club win their first Scudetto in 33 years, registering 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 team-mates 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 been linked with a move to PSG in pre-season but stayed at the club, while former attacking partner Victor Osimhen left for Galatasaray.
The 23-year-old's contract at Napoli was due to run until 2027, but PSG are reportedly set to pay in excess of €70million to take him to France.
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fiabikmty
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fiabikmty
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maxa heysan
AFerymtM9540
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osimhen is definitely heading to PSG, Kolo Muani is gonna be out soon, lets see it play out
SAH7
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he's a very good player but conte don't want him is surely a surprise may be also he don't know how to use him! he was so good under Spalletti!
returnofthesaith
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Didn't they mess this guy up or denigrate his integrity as they did with Victor Osimhen on same issue. You have to understand the issues of double standards fully as it affects you.
magnumpi
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conte is just there to turn the team to rubbish
but they are topping the league are you sure you know what you are saying..? before conte arrives the team is already rubbish.. conte have.. use his philosophy to put them in the league table
towbiprsuz
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conte is just there to turn the team to rubbish
Do not keep a unhappy player in the team
Preshpete
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You shipped out his attacking buddy Victor Osimhen who he hss an amazing connection & chemistry with on the pitch what do you expect him to do when he's strike buddy has been shipped out, and the strikers they brought are a bit flat and he wasn't getting the chemistry and connection with them. it's best to leave nice one bro.
vieacnory
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he leaves because of the way they threat osimen
Jeclprsz
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that's what teams The player wants to go, let him don't Force cox his heart has decided
GaddafiJamal
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conte is just there to turn the team to rubbish
You Just Don’t Have Sense 🤧🤮
chukwuka29
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congratulations brother 🤲
Allez_
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conte is just there to turn the team to rubbish
Someone who is in first position with Napoli Are you high ?? It’s not his fault a player wants to leave
Rupeilmsyz
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sharp kavah
scottjack22440
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conte is just there to turn the team to rubbish