While Xavi was manager of Barcelona from November 2021 to December 2022, he wanted to build a team around standard wingers who were great at dribbling the ball.

Xavi found the perfect player for this style in Ousmane Dembele. The boss took extra care of the French winger and he put in some great games while working with the club legend.

Because of this, his move to PSG in the summer was a huge loss for Barcelona. It’s a little less painful since Lamine Yamal went off, but none of the other forwards in the team can score goals with the same style and directness from the sides.

Alex Pintanel claims that Barcelona is looking for a new winger in the market before the summer. They want a player with a similar build to Dembele.

This is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the radars.

And the search has taken Barcelona to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a speedster from Napoli. He is the best option in the club’s offices, the report says.

The 23-year-old has had a lot of success since joining Napoli in 2022. His speed, dribbling skills, and ability to make plays in the final third have caught the attention of top teams across Europe.

The goal is to get a skilled player who can cut inside, be good in one-on-one situations, and dribble the ball quickly. Kvaratskhelia is a popular choice for this position.

It’s just that the winger is under contract with Napoli until 2027, and the Catalans don’t have the money to bring the Georgian player in right now.

Not important

Barcelona does not need a new winger right now. Instead, they want to sign a pivot player as their most important summer signing.

Some people aren’t sure what will happen with Raphinha and João Felix in the future, so the option is being looked into.

Even so, Kvaratskhelia is still not a likely candidate. Other “low-cost” choices are being considered, and Ansu Fati, who is currently on loan at Brighton, is also still an option.