Barcelona have officially confirmed that promising young goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili will spend the 2026-27 campaign on loan at La Liga side Almeria.
Barcelona Loan Young Goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili to Almeria
The 20-year-old shot-stopper makes the move to the Andalusian club in a deal that includes a purchase option, potentially making the transfer permanent at the end of the season.
The Israeli goalkeeper spent the previous season on loan at Andorra, where he gained valuable first-team experience with 21 appearances.
Now, he takes another step forward in his development by joining a top-flight Spanish side under the guidance of former Barcelona B coach GarcÃa Pimienta.
The familiar faces at Almeria extend beyond the dugout for Yaakobishvili.
Quim Junyent, who left Barcelona earlier this summer, has also signed for Almeria, ensuring the young goalkeeper will have a former teammate to ease his transition to his new surroundings.
This departure represents the second goalkeeper exit from Barcelona’s youth ranks ahead of the new season.
American stopper Diego Kochen has also moved on, joining Danish outfit Lyngby Boldklub on a loan deal with a similar purchase option attached.
The moves create clear pathways for Barcelona’s remaining young goalkeepers.
Eder Aller and highly-rated prospect Iker Rodriguez appear set to assume the goalkeeping duties for Barcelona Atletic in the upcoming campaign.
The loan arrangement provides Yaakobishvili with a crucial opportunity to showcase his abilities at the highest level of Spanish football.
Almeria, under Pimienta’s stewardship, have shown faith in Barcelona’s academy products, and the club will hope the young goalkeeper can make a significant impact during his season-long stay.
Barcelona have structured the deal to protect their interests while giving Yaakobishvili the platform he needs to continue his development.
Should the loan prove successful, Almeria will have the option to secure his services permanently, adding another chapter to the goalkeeper’s emerging career story.
