World Cup winner Cristian Zaccardo believes Napoli signing Kvicha Kvaratskhelia could become the ‘new Rafael Leao’ in Serie A.
The 21-year-old Georgia international has already impressed playing in the Nations League with goals and assists this month.
He secured a €10m transfer to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona from Dinamo Batumi, after leaving Rubin Kazan in Russia.
“I saw him play in 2020 and he made an immediate impression, so I’ve been following him ever since,” Zaccardo told TMW.
“I hope he can become one of the best players in his role. He’s got confidence and a good head on his shoulders. With that change of pace, sprint and dribbling skills, there are few like him in Italy, except perhaps Leao at Milan.
“He can be really decisive for Napoli.”
Kvaratskhelia scored eight goals in 17 senior caps for Georgia, along with five assists.
What a beautiful lobbed finish that is! 😍
21-year-old Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shows great composure to give Georgia the lead against Gibraltar 🇬🇪 pic.twitter.com/kHkFUBCrKz
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He’s got the goods, I hope he adapts well to the Italian football. As said, he’s got a good head on his shoulders, skills are there. He should be a great success.
Terrific signing! He’s very skillful and direct.
Well if Zaccardo’s prediction abilities are anything close to his footballing abilities then I guess we know how well this prediction will go.
Remember Kakas first season I Serie A?
Sometimes it happens. This guy could do it immediately, he crushed everything this far.