West Ham United could have signed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for €20m but paid €35m for Nikola Vlasic instead
West Ham United missed the opportunity to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for €20 million, opting instead to pay €35 million for Nikola Vlasic. Vlasic's tenure at West Ham was disappointing, leading to his departure after just one season. Kvaratskhelia has since become a top player, raising questions about West Ham's decision-making in the transfer market.
- ▪West Ham United could have signed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for €20 million in 2021.
- ▪Instead, they chose to spend €35 million on Nikola Vlasic, who scored only one goal in 31 appearances.
- ▪Kvaratskhelia later moved to Napoli for €10 million and has emerged as one of the best wingers in the world.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 08:55:00 +0000 |
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