Aron Yaakobishvili joins UD Almeria on loan from Barcelona
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona send Aron Yaakobishvili out on loan to Almeria
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Barcelona announce youngster’s departure
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Barcelona youngster leaves for Spanish second-division club
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona youngster completes loan move with buy option to Spanish club – Romano
"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-...
"It is now official. FC Barcelona goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili will spend the season on loan at UD Almería, who have an option to buy him at the end of the campaign.Barcelona confirmed the goalkeeper...
"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...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:00 AMBarcelona send Aron Yaakobishvili out on loan to Almeria
The transfer includes a purchase option.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:05 PMOfficial: Barcelona announce youngster’s departure
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...
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:50 AMConfirmed: Barcelona youngster leaves for Spanish second-division club
It is now official. FC Barcelona goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili will spend the season on loan at UD Almería, who have an option to buy him at the end of the campaign.Barcelona confirmed the goalkeeper...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:45 PMBarcelona youngster completes loan move with buy option to Spanish club – Romano
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-...
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