Arsenal agrees to sign Andria Bartishvili from Liverpool competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Arsenal has reached an agreement to sign 17-year-old midfielder Andria Bartishvili, successfully overcoming competition from Liverpool and other European clubs. The deal reportedly involves a fee of approximately €4.5 million and will take effect in March 2027 when Bartishvili turns 18, due to UK regulations. Arsenal began discussions two months ago, with Bartishvili currently on loan at Iberia 1999 from Kolkheti Poti. He is expected to undergo a medical on September 1. The Georgian Under-21 international has contributed two goals and three assists in 24 appearances this season and has impressed since taking a starting role in May.
- •Arsenal defeats Liverpool in the race for Andria Bartishvili's signature.
- •The agreement includes a transfer fee of around €4.5 million.
- •Bartishvili is set to join Arsenal in March 2027.
- •He currently plays for Iberia 1999 on loan from Kolkheti Poti.
- •Bartishvili has recorded two goals and three assists this season.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Young talent shares thanks after Arsenal reach agreement to sign him
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal beat Liverpool with deal to sign Andria Bartishvili
"Arsenal have an agreement in place to sign Andria Bartishvili in 2027, with the player himself sharing his gratitude at the reaction to the news. View this post on Instagram View Ins...
"The Gunners have beaten Liverpool and other European suitors after months of work on a deal for the Georgia Under-21 international. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andri...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 4:40 PMYoung talent shares thanks after Arsenal reach agreement to sign him
Arsenal have an agreement in place to sign Andria Bartishvili in 2027, with the player himself sharing his gratitude at the reaction to the news. View this post on Instagram View Ins...
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:30 AMArsenal beat Liverpool with deal to sign Andria Bartishvili
The Gunners have beaten Liverpool and other European suitors after months of work on a deal for the Georgia Under-21 international. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andri...
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