Barcelona seems to be close to securing one of their most promising young players’ futures. The 19-year-old goalie, Aron Yaakobishvili, is rumored to be signing a new contract with the Catalan team. After a time of uncertainty about his future, this news, as reported by SPORT, is a positive turn.
After joining Barcelona in 2022, the young goalie has already played three seasons and impressed the team with his development on the field and in his mind. He has shown to be a very promising player and is generally regarded as the club’s long-term goalkeeper.
This summer is when his current contract expires, which at first caused friction between the player and the team. Yaakobishvili was out for a number of games when talks about a renewal broke down. This action by the club was perceived as a reaction to his unclear commitment.
Yaakobishvili towards contract extension
However, in recent weeks, things started to change, and he made a decision to join Pini Zahavi’s agency, which has strong ties to Barcelona’s top management. Apart from representing Robert Lewandowski, Zahavi has close relationships with both president Joan Laporta and manager Hansi Flick. The player’s sincere desire to stay at Barcelona was evident from this gesture.
Following his decision to change representation, Yaakobishvili quickly regained his starting role. The club took this as a positive sign and reopened talks regarding his future. Since then, the tone of negotiations has improved significantly. The relationship between both parties is back on track, and unless there is a last-minute surprise, the young goalkeeper is expected to sign a renewal soon.
This would be a major step forward for Barcelona as they look to secure talented individuals who could play an important role in the years to come. With his age, skillset, and clear commitment, Yaakobishvili could become a key figure for the club’s goalkeeping department.
