Barcelona attain an settlement with 18-year-old academy gem over new contract

Barcelona have been working diligently to safe the way forward for their goalkeeping division, guaranteeing a easy transition for the years forward.

With Wojciech Szczesny, 34, solely contracted till the top of the present season, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen recovering from a critical knee harm on the age of 32, the Blaugrana have prioritised growing younger goalkeepers.

Inaki Pena, the youngest of the first-team goalkeepers at 25, has a contract till 2026 however faces an unsure future following his relegation to the bench. As such, Barcelona have been proactive in securing their subsequent technology of shot-stoppers.

Settlement reached with Aron Yaakobishvili

Certainly, based on Mundo Deportivo, after formally renewing the contract of 18-year-old Diego Kochen till 2028 in December, Barcelona have now reached an settlement with Hungarian goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili over a brand new deal.

The phrases of his contract haven’t but been publicly disclosed, however the 18-year-old Hungarian expertise’s renewal marks one other step in securing the membership’s long-term future between the posts.

Yaakobishvili (R) has agreed a brand new contract. (Picture by Eric Alonso/Getty Photos for DFB)

Negotiating Yaakobishvili’s renewal has been not simple for Barcelona. At one stage, it appeared nearly sure that he wouldn’t lengthen his contract, which expires in June.

Hypothesis even arose that {the teenager}’s unsure future had led to a discount in his taking part in time, much like the case of Pau Prim, who has discovered himself sidelined at Barça Atletic attributable to contract points.

When Yaakobishvili was ignored of the Juvenil A squad for the UEFA Youth League Spherical of 16 conflict towards Dinamo Zagreb, rumours gained traction.

Nonetheless, the teen’s absence was truly attributable to medical protocol following a concussion as he suffered a blow to the face from a ball throughout a coaching session on Monday, which resulted in a precautionary withdrawal from the squad.

Fortuitously, it turned out to be nothing greater than a painful scare. And now, regardless of the rumours, Barcelona have managed to succeed in an settlement with the teen over a brand new contract.

With Kochen and Yaakobishvili each now secured, and different skills like Iker Rodriguez and Eder Aller additionally coming by way of, Barcelona can confidently look forward, figuring out their goalkeeping future is in secure palms.