Tell me, Hvicha asked Barcola PSG to explain why he recruited him...Lee Kang-in and Asensio cannot make a good impression → need to recruit strikers

Jun 23, 2025

Tell me, Hvicha asked Barcola PSG to explain why he recruited him...Lee Kang-in and Asensio cannot make a good impression → need to recruit strikers
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Tell me, Hvicha asked Barcola PSG to explain why he recruited him...Lee Kang-in and Asensio cannot make a good impression → need to recruit strikers
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French media reported the behind-the-scenes story of recruiting Khvitsa Kravatskhelia in January.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) recruited winger Kravatskhelia, who is active in Naples, for a transfer fee of 70 million euros (about 110 billion won) to strengthen the offense during the 2024-2025 season. Khvicha immediately took over one wing of PSG without an adjustment period, helping PSG achieve its first treble. He has scored seven goals and eight assists in 27 matches in PSG uniforms, including the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in 2025.

But not everyone welcomed Hbicha with open arms. French winger Bradley Barcola was embarrassed by the news of Hbicha's recruitment and demanded an explanation from the club, according to a report by the French daily 'L'Equipe' on the 22nd (local time). It seems that he was concerned that his position would be shaken.




According to the media, PSG has started to appease Barcola. 'I didn't make a decision against you. Coach Luis Enrique wanted more offensive options, with Marco Asensio, Lee Kang-in, and Randal Kolo Moani all making a bad impression.

Tell me, Hvicha asked Barcola PSG to explain why he recruited him...Lee Kang-in and Asensio cannot make a good impression → need to recruit strikers
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L'Equipe said the PSG coach still considers Barcola an important player and will be able to secure playing time. In response, Barcola was relieved and decided to participate in the rest of the tournament.

Barcola played a lubricant in the team's offense in the second half of the year, starting and replacing. He played in 59 games and scored 21 goals and 19 assists. Winger and attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in, who was behind Hvitsa and Barcola, played as a substitute in the second half.




'L'Equipe' is that Bayern Munich is seriously interested in signing Barcola, but now he does not want to leave. He has a good relationship with other strikers, and he confirmed through Enrique's rotation that all players have their own roles. The door to the transfer is closed to both the club and the players,' he said, predicting that a transfer through the transfer market this summer is unlikely.

Munich are in contact with various wingers to fill the vacancy of Leroy Sane, who is set to leave the team soon. Niko González (Atlantic), Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), and Luis Díaz (Liverpool) are mentioned as targets.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.