Arsenal makes pre-contract offer for midfielder Andria Bartishvili

Arsenal Football Club has made a pre-contract offer to sign 17-year-old Georgian midfielder Andria Bartishvili. The club aims to secure the player when his current contract with FC Kolkheti expires toward the end of 2026.

Bartishvili is currently on loan at Iberia 1999 in the Georgian league. The move for the Georgia Under-21 international is being led by Maurizio Micheli, who previously worked at Napoli. The young attacker has drawn comparisons to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia due to his ability to attack defenders and create chances from wide areas.

While Arsenal has formalized its interest, Bartishvili has other options to consider, with Liverpool and Juventus also reportedly interested in the player. Due to age regulations, he may not be eligible to formally sign for Arsenal until March 2027.