Georges Mikautadze is one of the great revelations of Euro 2024. Despite being eliminated in the round of 16 against Spain, the Georgian striker remains today, in the absence of Sunday’s grand finals between Spain and England, one of the six players who, with three goals, share first place in the tournament’s top scorers list. The other five are Dani Olmo, Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Cody Gakpo and Slovak Ivan Schranz.
Mikautadze He is by no means a household name in French football, where, despite Metz not avoiding relegation, he scored 13 goals last season in Ligue 1.
The Champions League, the best showcase
It was predicted that he would change teams and, at 23 years old, the moment came days after making history at the European Championship by helping Georgia win the group stage in its first participation in the tournament.
In the next few hours Mikautadze He will be a new Monaco player. In addition to continuing in Ligue 1, he was attracted by the fact that the French runners-up will play in the Champions League next season, a showcase where he will undoubtedly continue his excellent quality.
The basis of the agreement, before the Euro Cup
Ahead of the Euro Cup, Monaco and Metz have already reached an agreement in principle, although no specific offer was involved. Last weekend, in Paris, the talks took place and now, according to L’Équipe, the final details have been finalized.
Monaco will pay 25 million euros, including variables, to Metz, who just weeks ago acquired the property from Ajax for 13 million euros after being on loan since last January. No doubt a great operation.
Mikautadze He is a result of the Metz youth academy, but he will leave their ranks for the third time. He first went on loan for two years to Belgian Seraing (2020-2022) and in August 2023 he was transferred for 16 million euros to Ajax. Comings and goings he intends to end with his move to Monaco.
Source: La Verdad
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