Barcelona assesses two goalkeepers for third-choice role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Barcelona is evaluating Áron Yaakobishvili and Eder Aller for the third-choice goalkeeper position as Marc-Andre ter Stegen's loan to Ajax approaches completion. The club's coaching staff is prioritizing this decision ahead of the upcoming season, aiming to finalize their goalkeeping hierarchy. Iker Rodriguez, a highly regarded prospect, is expected to play with Barça Atletic to ensure regular match experience. Yaakobishvili and Aller are currently training with the senior squad, with a decision anticipated before the season starts. The transfer window has five weeks remaining, emphasizing the urgency of this choice.
- •Marc-Andre ter Stegen's loan to Ajax is nearly finalized.
- •Barcelona's third-choice goalkeeping role is between Yaakobishvili and Aller.
- •Iker Rodriguez is likely to play for Barça Atletic this season.
- •Yaakobishvili has expressed a preference for regular first-team football.
- •Barcelona's staff will decide on the goalkeeper before the season begins.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona weigh up third goalkeeper role between two La Masia prospects – report
"With Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s loan move to AFC Ajax edging closer, albeit progressing slowly, Hansi Flick will soon need to decide who will serve as FC Barcelona’s third-choice goalkeeper alongside...
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