Áron Yaakobishvili, a 20-year-old Barcelona academy graduate, has returned to the club after spending a season on loan at Andorra. During his loan, he gained his first experience in professional football, playing nearly every match until mid-February.
Before Yaakobishvili’s loan, Barcelona’s staff viewed him as a candidate to be the second-choice goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia in the first team, especially with Wojciech Szczęsny's future still uncertain. Upon returning, his future remains unsettled as he prioritizes getting regular minutes on the pitch.
Currently, Joan Garcia remains the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for the first team, with Tek as his backup. Ter Stegen’s potential move to Ajax is yet to be finalized, and the third goalkeeper role is expected to be shared by Iker Rodríguez and Eder Aller. Yaakobishvili has ruled out competing for this position, opting instead to seek a second loan to continue gaining playing time.
Áron’s path mirrors the recent progression of players like Iñaki Peña, and he also influenced Diego Kochen to pursue a loan after limited appearances for Barça Atlètic. Despite limited appearances for the B team, Áron has made his senior international debut with Hungary.
Barcelona is exploring options for academy graduates who have completed their formative stages to continue their development at the professional level.
