La Liga giants Barcelona have this week announced the departure of an up-and-coming member of the club’s goalkeeper ranks. This comes amid confirmation of Aron Yaakobishvili taking his talents to UD Almería.
Yaakobishvili is a highly-regarded young shot-stopper, who has long been tipped for a bright future in the game. Despite his tender years (20), ‘Yaako’ has already been capped at senior level by his home country of Hungary.
Last season, the youngster was afforded his first opportunity to garner first-team minutes at club level, impressing en route to 21 league appearances for La Liga 2 outfit Andorra.
Yaakobishvili’s performances in Andorra’s capital did not go unnoticed across the Spanish football landscape, with a number of clubs understood to have expressed an interest in his signature this summer.
And as alluded to above, this week, one such suitor have beaten out the competition to strike a deal for his services. As per a statement across Barcelona’s social media platforms:
‘FC Barcelona and UD Almería have reached an agreement for the loan of player Aron Yaakobishvili until June 30, 2027. The Andalusian club has an option to buy.’
Conor Laird – GSFN
