Barcelona Secure Aron Yaakobishvili with New Long-Term Contract

Barcelona have signed young goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili until June 2028, showing they are planning for the future. The Hungarian player will be on loan next season to gain experience before coming back to compete for a spot in Barcelona’s squad.

What Happened?

Yaakobishvili, who turns 19 this year, was facing an uncertain future with his contract ending this summer. Talks about a new deal had stalled, but things improved after he changed agents to Pini Zahavi, who has strong links to the Barcelona board. This change led to a new contract, making Yaakobishvili a key part of Barcelona’s future plans. The contract keeps him at the club until 2028, providing stability for both him and the team.

Barcelona’s Youth Project and Squad Situation

This signing happens as Barcelona focus on young talent. They recently extended the contract of another young goalkeeper, Diego Kochen, and are preparing for changes in the goalkeeping team. Current starter Marc-André ter Stegen is 32 and recovering from a knee injury. Back-up Iñaki Peña’s contract lasts until 2026 but he has had limited playing time. Yaakobishvili’s growth is crucial to keeping the goal strong, with plans to loan him out next season.

The Road Ahead for Yaakobishvili and Barcelona

Yaakobishvili will join another club on loan for the 2025-26 season, aiming to play regularly and improve. He will return to Barcelona aiming for a first-team position. The club is reshaping its squad around younger players. Currently fighting for a top-four spot in La Liga, Barcelona are three points behind second-placed Girona. They face Rayo Vallecano in their next league match. With tough challenges ahead, the club’s investment in Yaakobishvili shows their faith in homegrown talent.