While Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the most prominent, Georgia`s emerging football talent doesn`t stop there. Saba Goglichidze also performed quite well for Empoli, even though the team was relegated after a season that initially promised more. His performances even attracted attention from top clubs like Juventus and Milan, particularly at times when defensive options were limited.
A busy summer likely awaits him. After missing the U21 European Championship due to injury while playing for Georgia`s youth team, Empoli has set an asking price. Clubs will need to offer around €7 million for his signature. Udinese, having recently seen Bijol depart, appears keen to move quickly, potentially beating other interested clubs, much like they did for Bertola from Spezia.
In the recent season, he made 36 appearances, 33 of which were in Serie A. He was very close to joining Roma during the winter transfer window, but the capital club ultimately signed Victor Nelsson from Galatasaray instead. Galatasaray themselves later attempted to sign Goglichidze on loan in February, after the Italian window closed, but Empoli chose to keep him to aid their relegation battle. His potential sale represents pure profit for the Tuscan side, who acquired him on a free transfer in January 2024 when his contract with Torpedo Kutaisi expired. Notably, Saba Goglichidze celebrates his 21st birthday today.
