Almería have stepped up their efforts and are now very close to securing the signature of a Barcelona star in a €3 million operation.
In Catalonia, FC Barcelona’s sporting department under Deco has been carefully evaluating the long-term futures of La Masia’s promising talents, attempting to balance first-team squad depth with meaningful developmental pathways.
With several young prospects pushing for senior regular minutes that remain hard to come by at Spotify Camp Nou, exit opportunities have gained rapid traction.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the talented star has agreed to join UD Almeria in a transfer valued between €2 million and €3 million.
The player set to make the permanent switch away from Catalonia is 20-year-old Hungarian goalkeeper Áron Yaakobishvili.
As part of the negotiation terms, Barcelona have strategically secured a 50% to 60% future sell-on clause, ensuring the Blaugrana retain substantial financial rights over his future development.
Yaakobishvili specifically chose Almeria’s sporting proposal over staying at Camp Nou, prioritizing guaranteed competitive game time to accelerate his growth.
During the previous campaign, the Hungarian prospect gained valuable experience during a successful loan stint at FC Andorra, where he established himself as a reliable starter.
Upon returning for pre-season training under Hansi Flick, he featured in Barcelona’s friendly against Birmingham City, showcasing his composure and penalty-saving abilities during the shootout.
However, with senior goalkeeping hierarchy remaining firmly established, Yaakobishvili opted against remaining as a tertiary option, paving the way for youth keepers like Eder Aller and Iker Rodriguez to step into reserve roles.
For Almeria, securing a keeper of Yaakobishvili’s technical quality and character represents a major statement of intent following their relegation.
The deal provides the Andalusian side with an immediate, high-upside presence between the posts, while allowing Barcelona to monetize reserve talent while retaining long-term financial interest.
With final paperwork being processed, Yaakobishvili is expected to complete his medical and formalize his contract in the coming days.
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