Arsenal has officially expressed interest in signing Andria Bartishvili by extending a pre-contract offer to the talented midfielder; however, he has various other options to consider.
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According to a report by Sami Mokbel for the BBC, Arsenal has put forth a pre-contract proposal for Andria Bartishvili, with hopes of bringing him on board as his current contract with his club is set to expire in 2026.
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Mokbel mentions that Bartishvili is considering other possibilities as well, with clubs like Liverpool and Juventus having shown interest in the young midfielder.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s Maurizio Micheli is taking the lead in pursuing the player, indicating the club is formalizing its interest.
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Mokbel had previously reported that Micheli attended a match to scout Bartishvili while he played on loan for Iberia 1999 against Flora in a Champions League qualifier.
Bartishvili’s parent club is FC Kolkheti, both clubs are affiliated with the Georgian football league system.
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Given that Georgian football operates on a calendar-year schedule, Bartishvili’s loan deal won’t conclude until December. He may also not be officially able to sign with Arsenal until March 2027, when he celebrates his 18th birthday.
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The young Georgia U21 international has recorded two goals and three assists over 24 matches for Iberia, with all contributions occurring since he became a regular starter in May.
Bartishvili has previously represented Georgia at U16, U17, U19, and U21 levels, scoring two goals in two matches for the U19s back in June.
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