Bayern Place Bid on Kvaratskhelia's 18-Year-Old Brother
FC Bayern are waiting for Tornike Kvaratskhelia to turn 18 before making a move for the Georgian attacker. The 16-year-old's recent performances for Dinamo Tbilisi have caught the eye of Bayern bosses, who are impressed with his progress.
Bayern have been keeping tabs on Kvaratskhelia, who recently trained with the Rekordmeister at Säbener Straße. His performances in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers have drawn comparisons with his older brother Khvicha, who won the Champions League in back-to-back seasons with PSG.
Tornike Kvaratskhelia was among the best performers as Dinamo Tbilisi progressed to the next round of the UEFA Conference League preliminary qualifications on Thursday. His side recorded a 3-0 first-leg win over Lithuanian side Žalgiris, with Kvaratskhelia impressing with his skills on the pitch.
The Georgian attacker's progress has been praised by his coach Temur Kezbaia, who believes he has the potential to play great football. "I'm happy with Tornike. He has already shown that he can play great football. He's 16 years old, training hard, but he's not ready for 90 minutes yet," Kezbaia said.
Bayern's interest in Kvaratskhelia is no surprise, given their desire to strengthen their squad in the transfer market. The German champions are known for their ability to spot and develop young talent, and Kvaratskhelia's performances suggest he could be a valuable addition to their team.
However, Bayern will have to wait until Kvaratskhelia turns 18 before they can make a move for him. FIFA regulations restrict clubs from signing U18 players from non-EU countries, meaning Bayern will have to be patient and wait for the right moment to make their move.
As the transfer window approaches, Bayern will be keeping a close eye on Kvaratskhelia's progress. His performances in the coming months could determine whether he becomes a target for the German champions, or whether other clubs will also be interested in signing him.
Source: Yahoo Sports