Barcelona starlet could replace veteran stars in first-team squad next season after impressing on loan | Barca Universal

"While all the talk surrounding FC Barcelona's transfer plans for 2026 revolves around the centre-back and the striker position, another department is set to undergo significant changes. Indeed, the goalkeeping slot could be in for a makeover in the summer. Joan Garcia, going through an exceptional debut season, will continue as the No. 1, but the spot for the second-choice could very well be up for grabs."

"And, Yaakobishvili, who is enjoying an outstanding season on loan at Andorra, has emerged as a strong contender. At just 19 years of age, he has established himself as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for the club chaired by Gerard Pique. Yaakobishvili's numbers in La Liga Hypermotion stand out. He stands third in the entire division in terms of goals prevented per match, with an average of 3.03, and second with the best save percentage at 76.77%."

"He is also the goalkeeper with the highest passing accuracy in the division, at 91.5%. The loan move to Andorra has been highly beneficial for the teenager, allowing him to develop in a playing style that suits him, within a young team. In fact, recent reports claimed that clubs from Germany and Italy are monitoring the situation of the Hungarian goalkeeper. Barcelona are fully aware that in Yaakobishvili, they have a diamond being polished."

FC Barcelona's goalkeeping group faces potential changes despite a wider transfer focus on centre-back and striker positions. Joan Garcia has emerged as the club's No. 1 after an exceptional debut season and will continue in that role. The second-choice goalkeeper role is likely contested due to possible departures of Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczesny. Nineteen-year-old Aron Yaakobishvili has become a strong contender after a standout loan at Andorra, leading the club there as undisputed starter and ranking highly in goals prevented, save percentage, and passing accuracy. Barcelona staff, including Bojan Krkic, are closely monitoring his development.

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