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Aron Yaakobishvili joins UD Almeria on loan from Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:45 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Aron Yaakobishvili joins UD Almeria on loan from Barcelona

Summary

Aron Yaakobishvili has officially signed a contract to join UD Almeria on a season-long loan from FC Barcelona. The 20-year-old goalkeeper's deal includes an option for Almeria to purchase 50% of his economic rights next year. Previously, Yaakobishvili was on loan at Andorra, where he established himself as a regular starter. Upon returning to Barcelona, he participated in pre-season activities but faced the prospect of being the third-choice keeper. His departure aligns with Barcelona's efforts to restructure their goalkeeping roster ahead of the new season.

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Key Details

•Yaakobishvili completed his loan move to UD Almeria on August 17, 2026.
•The loan deal includes a buy option for 50% of his rights next year.
•He spent the previous season on loan at Andorra, where he was a regular starter.
•Barcelona aims to restructure their goalkeeping department this summer.
•Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny are primary goalkeeping options for Barcelona.

Latest Updates

2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona youngster completes loan move with buy option to Spanish club – Romano

What they're saying

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According to Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona youngster Aron Yaakobishvili has signed his contract as a new UD Almeria player.The 20-year-old La Masia shot-stopper will join the Spanish club on a season-...
— Yahoo Sports

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