Toronto FC forward Federico Bernardeschi believes Juventus might be stronger than Napoli, but it is the Partenopei who possess the strongest player in Serie A.
Napoli struck transfer jackpot with the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia last summer, so far profiting off the Georgian’s exceptional performances that have propelled the club to the summit of domestic and continental standings.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kim Min-jae are going nowhere despite growing interest from Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively, as long as Napoli are concerned. As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Napoli Magazine, the runaway Serie A leaders are keen to extend the contracts of both high-performing summer signings.
Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli voiced his satisfaction with how the season was going and shared some backstories about the transfer market in an interview: "We had already prepared the contract to acquire Haaland from RB Salzburg, but he preferred going to Borussia Dortmund, and we signed Osimhen."
Napoli continue to lock up their own, as they announced to have reached agreement with Frank Anguissa on a new contract. The deal will run until 2025 and features a club option to extend it for two further seasons, potentially securing him for the next five years.
One of the most highly anticipated fixtures on the early Serie A calendar pits second-placed Atalanta against table-topping Napoli at the Gewiss Stadium. Saturday's top-table six-pointer in Bergamo comes at an opportune time for the hosts.
Napoli sit five points above Atalanta at the top of the Serie A table, still unbeaten in the league and enroute a first Scudetto in 33 years. They have been handed a huge blow ahead of the visit to Bergamo.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has taken Serie A and Champions League by storm, which has inevitably attracted suitors, especially from the Premier League, but Napoli are in full control of his future. The Georgia star inked a five-year contract, thus until 2027, with an option for one further season.
Napoli visit Liverpool in arguably one of the most anticipated encounters of the UEFA Champions League group stages despite both teams qualifying for the Round of 16 with matches to spare.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has had a devastating impact with Serie A and Champions League, but his success goes beyond that. His strong play has contributed to Napoli staying undefeated, both domestically and in Europe. The Azzurri are currently top of the league with a three-point lead over Milan.
Georgian wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been absolutely instrumental in propelling Napoli to the top of Serie A standings, and his father feels surreal regarding is son's ascendancy.