Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former Manchester City striker, has been nominated to become the new president of Georgia, with his inauguration set for December 29.
After a brief football career in England, playing 28 matches for Manchester City, Kavelashvili is transitioning to politics, demonstrating rare pathways for ex-professionals.
The presidency in Georgia is largely ceremonial and Kavelashvili's ruling Georgian Dream party has a strong parliamentary control, positioning him as a likely shoo-in for election.
Kavelashvili has a history of scoring for the national team, netting nine goals in 46 appearances, indicating his impact both in sports and now in politics.
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