Aron Yaakobishvili misses Basel trip as Almeria transfer nears

Barcelona goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili is close to joining Almeria, evidenced by his exclusion from the squad for the upcoming match against Basel. Reports indicate that negotiations for his transfer are nearing completion. Initially considered for the first team as a third-choice goalkeeper, Barcelona had been hesitant to send Yaakobishvili out on loan. However, Almeria has emerged as the preferred destination for the young goalkeeper, who trained with the first team throughout preseason. The deal is expected to be finalized soon, and Barcelona could earn between €2 million and €3 million from the transfer.

• 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona goalkeeper left out of Basel trip as Almeria transfer nears completion