Official | Georges Mikautadze returns to Metz on loan with an option to buy from Ajax | OneFootball

Metz have officially confirmed the return of Georges Mikautadze (23) on loan from Ajax. The Georgian international has signed on loan with the Ligue 1 club until the end of the season. A purchase option worth €10m has also been included in the loan deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Mikautadze has returned to France less than six months after leaving. The 23-year-old completed a €16m move to the Eredivisie club in the summer transfer window. However, after a difficult start to life in Amsterdam, the Lyon academy graduate has returned to Metz. The return of Mikautadze will be a major boost to the newly-promoted club as they look to secure their top-flight status.

‘I can’t wait to hit the pitch again’

Speaking to Metz’s official media after completing his return, Mikautadze couldn’t contain his excitement about being able to play for the club again, “I am very happy to come back here. When I left for Ajax, I received many messages and I have received many more in recent days. I wanted to thank everyone because all this love means a lot to me. I’m really happy to wear the Metz colours again and I can’t wait to hit the pitch again with this jersey, in front of our supporters.”

GFFN | Liam Wraith