Arsenal Secure Andria Bartishvili After Liverpool Miss Out on Teen Star
Arsenal has secured the signing of 17-year-old Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili for €4.5 million, beating out competition from Liverpool. The midfielder will join the club in 2027 upon turning 18.
Why it matters
Highlights the competitive nature of scouting and signing young international football talent among top-tier clubs.
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool to the signing of Georgian teenager Andria Bartishvili, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal with his trademark “here we go.” The 17-year-old midfielder has agreed a five-year contract with Arsenal, with the transfer valued at €4.5 million. Bartishvili will travel to London next week for a medical before completing the move.
🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal agree deal to sign 17 year old Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili, here we go!
17 year old midfielder has medical booked in London at #AFC next week then signing a five year contract.
He’s joining from 2027 when turning 18.
Deal worth €4.5m. @Geo__team 🇬🇪 pic.twitter.com/8BwkyoAypG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2026
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