Paris Saint-Germain are pushing to extend Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s contract before the 2026 Ballon d’Or announcement, with the French champions keen to avoid potentially more difficult negotiations if the Georgian winger wins the prestigious individual award.
Talks between PSG and Kvaratskhelia have been ongoing for several weeks and are progressing very positively, with an agreement considered very likely to be reached soon.
The proposed new contract would extend Kvaratskhelia’s commitment to the Parisian club until either 2030 or 2031 and would include a significant salary increase as PSG look to reward the winger for his performances and secure his long-term future.
PSG’s desire to accelerate negotiations is also linked to the upcoming Ballon d’Or announcement. The club are understood to be keen to reach an agreement before the ceremony, knowing that Kvaratskhelia’s position could become stronger at the negotiating table if he is crowned the world’s best player.
The development comes after Softfootball reported that PSG manager Luis Enrique has boldly declared that the 2026 Ballon d’Or should be awarded to a player from his squad.
Speaking at a press conference, Enrique made it clear that he believes a PSG player deserves to win football’s most prestigious individual prize, adding another layer to an already closely contested race.
The Ballon d’Or ceremony is expected to take place in October, with several high-profile players currently being discussed among the leading contenders.
However, Enrique’s comments have generated a mixed reaction online. Current betting favourites include Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé rather than PSG’s leading candidates, leaving some supporters questioning whether the French champions have a genuine case for the award.
The debate has also brought renewed attention to Mbappé’s extraordinary scoring record, with fans highlighting his consistency in front of goal while questioning whether other contenders have produced enough individually and collectively to overtake him.
There has also been discussion surrounding the number of matches played by some candidates and whether limited appearances should influence their chances, alongside broader debates over club success and potential voting biases.
For PSG, however, the immediate priority is Kvaratskhelia’s contract.
The Georgian has become an important figure within Enrique’s squad, and the club are now looking to secure his future on improved terms before the Ballon d’Or verdict is announced.
If negotiations continue at their current pace, PSG are confident that Kvaratskhelia will soon commit his future to the club on a deal running until 2030 or 2031.
The timing could prove crucial for the French champions. Should Kvaratskhelia emerge as the eventual Ballon d’Or winner, PSG could potentially face significantly greater demands in future negotiations. By reaching an agreement beforehand, the club would remove that uncertainty and secure one of their key attacking players for the long term.
