Khvicha Kvaratskhelia faces a lengthy spell away from football after suffering an ACL injury during PSG’s Champions League match against Barcelona. The 25-year-old winger is in the early stages of recovery, ruling out any near-term transfer moves, including interest from Premier League clubs.
Kvaratskhelia sustained the knee injury following what appeared to be a routine challenge, but the severity means he will spend several months sidelined. PSG expect a long rehabilitation process before he can return to full fitness and form. Since his €80 million (£67m/$89m) move to Paris in January 2025, the former Napoli forward has grown into a global sensation, scoring 19 goals and providing over ten assists last season. He also helped PSG secure back-to-back Champions League titles, boosting his market value well beyond £100 million ($133m).
Despite strong Premier League interest, Kvaratskhelia remains under contract with PSG until 2029 and is not for sale. Former PSG midfielder Mulumbu, speaking in association with Parimatch Online Casino, confirmed the club’s stance. “I think there are so many players that will have some demand from the UK side and the Premier League. But since Luis Enrique signed a new deal with PSG, I think those players will stay for a long time in France,” he told GOAL.
Mulumbu also praised Kvaratskhelia’s all-around contribution on the pitch, comparing him favourably with Vinicius Junior and Luis Diaz. “The difference with Kvaratskhelia and those two players is that he's contributing in both sides of the pitch. He runs back a lot, defending, pressuring. It's just that he's unlucky because he's not in a national team where people can recognise him as the best national team in the world. But for PSG, he's doing great things,” Mulumbu said.
He added that Kvaratskhelia’s injury was unfortunate at a time when the winger was arguably among the best left-sided attackers globally. “He's so lucky that he got this injury because I think he deserves more in the Ballon d'Or. I think last year he was in the top three of the best left wingers in the world.”
Paris Saint-Germain’s attacking options remain strong despite Kvaratskhelia’s absence. Desire Doue, the 21-year-old French international and 2025 Golden Boy winner, has emerged as a rising star on the opposite flank. Mulumbu noted that Doue is ready to reach new heights following the departure of Kylian Mbappe from the club. “He showed in the last couple of years that he's very decisive – scoring, passing, assisting. I think this season he will reach the level of those two players,” Mulumbu said, referring to Lamine Yamal and Michael Olise.
Doue has yet to hit 20 goals in a single season but is expected to reach that benchmark as he steps into a leadership role at PSG and in the French national team. Meanwhile, Kvaratskhelia will be focusing on his return to action in 2027, with any Premier League interest on hold given his current injury and PSG’s firm position. Arsenal’s search for a proven left winger will not include the Georgian star for the foreseeable future.
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