Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opens up on Napoli, PSG and Ballon d'Or ambitions

Kvaratskhelia reflects on the journey that made him a PSG star

Paris Saint-Germain winger and Ballon d'Or contender Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the focus of a special episode of The Football Interview on BBC Sounds.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during his BBC Football interview

Speaking to Julien Laurens, Kvaratskhelia looks back at his upbringing and his first club, while also explaining the impact his father had on his development. The conversation examines how he became a winger and traces his move from Napoli to PSG.

The interview also explores the role Luis Enrique has played in his career since his arrival in Paris. Kvaratskhelia discusses what it means to have emerged as a Ballon d'Or contender and considers what winning football's most prestigious individual award would mean to him.

What the interview covers

His upbringing and first club
The influence of his father
His development as a winger
His moves to Napoli and PSG
Luis Enrique's impact on his career
His emergence as a Ballon d'Or contender

Viewers can also watch Laurens' interview with Kvaratskhelia and his PSG team-mate Ousmane Dembélé on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Football YouTube channel.