Georges Mikautadze and a new experience in Spain: What are the details? | OneFootball

Georges Mikautadze and a new experience in Spain: What are the details?

After establishing himself as one of Ligue 1's most promising talents in recent seasons, Georgian attacker Georges Mikautadze is embarking on a new chapter in Spain's top flight. The dynamic forward is poised to bring his creative spark to Villarreal in a significant transfer move.

The deal has been confirmed through the characteristic "here we go" announcement from renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. Villarreal will secure Mikautadze's services from Lyon for a reported fee of €30 million, with the player scheduled to undergo his medical imminently.

Mikautadze arrives following an impressive campaign with Lyon that saw him register 18 goals and 11 assists across 49 appearances, demonstrating both his scoring prowess and creative capabilities. He joins a Villarreal side that has begun the new season in devastating form, securing convincing victories against Real Oviedo (2-0) and delivering a stunning 5-0 demolition of Girona.

This transfer occurs against a backdrop of growing controversy regarding international matches, as EU Sports Commissioner Glen Micallef recently condemned proposals to stage domestic league games outside Europe—including a potential Villarreal-Barcelona clash in the USA—as a "betrayal" of traditional supporters.