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‘Ready for a big club’ – Villarreal’s Georges Mikautadze responds to Barcelona transfer talk

Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze says he’s ready to move to a big club and has made it clear just how much he admires Barcelona. Mikautadze was one of many names linked with a move to Barcelona during the summer window…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Georges Mikautadze stated he is ready for a big club amid past Barcelona transfer interest.
Mikautadze revealed to L'Equipe that he has been a Barcelona supporter since the MSN era.
Barcelona explored a permanent striker transfer last summer, ultimately signing Gabriel Jesus instead.

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Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze has expressed his readiness to join a major club following previous transfer speculation linking him to Barcelona. Speaking to L'Equipe, the 26-year-old forward revealed he has been a long-time admirer of Barcelona and noted that the transfer links serve as strong motivation for his career.

Mikautadze was linked with a potential permanent move to Barcelona last summer, though the Catalan club ultimately signed Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal instead. The striker has scored five goals in 15 appearances across all competitions for Villarreal so far this season.

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