Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
Arsenal agree pre-contract for Georgian teenager Bartishvili
Arsenal have moved early to secure a 17-year-old Georgian attacker, with the deal set to take effect in 2027.
A. Bartishvili
player
Player
Andria Bartishvili
From
Kolkheti 1913
To
Arsenal
Move date
July 2027
What happened. Arsenal have struck a pre-contract agreement to sign Georgian attacker Andria Bartishvili from Kolkheti 1913 in July 2027. The 17-year-old will turn 18 before the move is completed.
- Bartishvili is currently 17 and will be 18 by the time he joins.
- He has been left out of Georgia's U21 squad for qualifiers against Greece, Northern Ireland and Germany.
The deal is agreed for 2027, with the teenager continuing his development in Georgia until the move.
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