Georgia forward Kvaratskhelia asks to leave Napoli

Forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to time off Serie A leaders Napoli immediately, says head Antonio Conte.

The 23-year-old winger - who has been linked pinch Paris-St Germain, Liverpool and Chelsea, external - was a cardinal portion of the Napoli broadside which won Italy's apical formation successful 2022-23.

"Kvaratskhelia has asked to time off the club," said Conte.

"I said to Khvicha and he confirmed his scheme to time off the nine immediately."

Kvaratskhelia - who was portion of the Georgia broadside that reached the past 16 astatine Euro 2024 - was dubbed 'Kvaradona' by supporters during Napoli's title-winning campaign, aft the club's iconic subordinate Diego Maradona.

He arrived arsenic a 21-year-old for £9m from Georgian nine Dinamo Batumi and has been integral since, chalking up a mixed 54 goals and assists successful 107 appearances.

Kvaratskhelia has scored 5 times and assisted 3 goals successful Serie A for Napoli this season.

After an underwhelming 2023-24 play successful which they vanished 10th, Napoli presently apical Serie A pinch 44 points from 19 games.