Press review: Godts to PSG, Kvaratskhelia eyes Ballon d'Or | OneFootball

This Sunday, August 2, the French press (from a sporting perspective) focused, on the Paris Saint-Germain side, on the likely arrival of Mika Godts (the 21-year-old Belgian winger from Ajax Amsterdam) and the possibility of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (25-year-old forward) winning the Ballon d’Or.

Le Parisien –

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Godts to PSG is a Luis Campos “classic”: a deal worked on very discreetly that only fully comes to light once it is already well advanced. The player’s agent confirmed it, and his determination is clear. Now, an agreement between the clubs is also needed. Nothing impossible, but it is not guaranteed, and it may take some time. Another very Campos-like aspect is that he is a great talent to be polished, and he seems full of desire. A nice mix under coach Luis Enrique and within this strong collective setup.

There is also strong competition; that is part of top-level football. Kvaratskhelia in particular is an exceptional player who still does not seem satisfied. The Ballon d’Or is not impossible after his impressive performances in 2026. He could not take part in the World Cup, as Georgia did not qualify, but there is no overwhelming favorite thanks to that competition.

We will see, but we prefer to focus on the team rather than an individual trophy. We trust Kvaratskhelia to do the same, even if winning the Ballon d’Or can be a source of pride. In any case, the forward looks sharp for this new season, which is excellent news.

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