Arsenal Submits Pre-Contract Offer for Young Midfielder Andria Bartishvili
Photo via Bartishvili on Instagram
According to a report from Sami Mokbel, Arsenal has formalized their interest in Andria Bartishvili by submitting a pre-contract offer aimed at securing his services as his contract nears expiration in 2026.
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Despite Arsenal’s interest, Bartishvili is still evaluating other possibilities, with notable interest reported from Liverpool and Juventus.
Maurizio Micheli, who is leading Arsenal’s pursuit, is taking significant steps to ensure the club’s potential signing of the promising young midfielder.
Photo via Fabrizio Romano on Twitter
Mokbel’s previous coverage highlighted Micheli’s attendance at a recent match where Bartishvili played for his loan club, Iberia 1999, against Flora in a Champions League qualifier.
The midfielder is currently loaned from FC Kolkheti, both teams competing in the Georgian football league.
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As the Georgian football calendar continues through the year, Bartishvili will remain on loan until December and may officially join Arsenal after he turns 18 in March 2027.
Photo via FCIberia.official on Instagram
During his time with Iberia, the Georgia U21 international has achieved two goals and three assists in 24 appearances, with these contributions all occurring after he established himself in the starting lineup in early May.
Bartishvili has further represented Georgia at various youth levels, showcasing his talent with two goals in two matches for the U19 squad in June.
Photo via FCIberia.official on Instagram
Arsenal have firmed up their interest in Andria Bartishvili with a pre-contract offer to the young midfielder, but the player still has other options to consider.
Photo via Bartishvili on Instagram
Sami Mokbel reports for the BBC that Arsenal have made a pre-contract offer to sign Andria Bartishvili, hoping to sign him towards the end of 2026 when his contract expires.
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Mokbel adds that Bartishvili is believed to have other options and is still to decide on his next move, with Liverpool and Juventus credited with an interest.
But Arsenal’s Maurizio Micheli is driving the club’s move for the youngster, and it seems they’re now formalising their interest.
Photo via Fabrizio Romano on Twitter
Mokbel had previously reported that Micheli was in attendance to watch Bartishvili playing for loan club Iberia 1999 against Flora in a Champions League qualifier.
The player’s parent club are FC Kolkheti, with both clubs playing in the Georgian football league system.
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As football in Georgia operates on a calendar-year basis, Bartishvili’s loan spell won’t end until December. He also may not be eligible to formally sign for Arsenal until March 2027, when he turns 18.
Photo via FCIberia.official on Instagram
The Georgia u21 international has two goals and three assists in his 24 games for Iberia, with all of those goal contributions coming since he broke into the starting lineup at the start of May.
Bartishvili has also played for the Georgia u16s, u17s, u19s, and u21s in his young career, scoring two goals in two games for the u19s in June.
Photo via FCIberia.official on Instagram
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