Gunners fans fume after star Kvaratskhelia shines for PSG while Arsenal’s Brazilian winger languishes in obscurity—how a £3m mistake changed history.
Arsenal supporters are reeling after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia played a key role in PSG’s Champions League semi-final triumph, just years after the Gunners turned down a move for him. Despite early scouting interest in 2021, Arsenal opted against the Georgian winger, deeming him too raw after a poor showing at Rubin Kazan. Instead, they spent £3 million on Brazilian teenager Marquinhos, who has made just six appearances for Arsenal and is currently on loan at Cruzeiro with modest impact.
Kvaratskhelia, now a Champions League difference-maker, was snapped up by Napoli for £10 million and has since blossomed into one of Europe’s top wide men. Arsenal’s failure to land him is now seen as a pivotal misstep—especially after he helped eliminate them from Europe this season. With fans calling the Marquinhos decision “a sackable offense,” and Edu facing renewed criticism, the club’s past misjudgment continues to fuel frustration as they end yet another season without silverw
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