Udinese’s defence has gained a new asset for the future and the present: the club has signed Saba Goglichidze.
The Georgian defender has completed a permanent transfer from Empoli and has signed a five-year contract.
The Georgian defender has completed a permanent transfer from Empoli and has signed a five-year contract.
He is a modern defender with a strong physical build; at the same time, however, he is also a fast, technical player. Last season, at Empoli, he quickly stood out as one of the best young centre-backs in Serie A.
Goglichidze was born on 25 June 2004 in Kutaisi, Georgia. He grew up playing for the youth teams of his hometown team, Torpedo Kutaisi, and debuted for their senior team in 2021.
He played an impressive season in 2022, collecting 15 league appearances and two appearances in the Georgian Cup. The following season he played 14 league matches.
Empoli noticed his potential and brought him to Italy in 2024. The first year was a learning curve; then the 2024/25 season was when he truly started to thrive.
He played an impressive season in 2022, collecting 15 league appearances and two appearances in the Georgian Cup. The following season he played 14 league matches.
Empoli noticed his potential and brought him to Italy in 2024. The first year was a learning curve; then the 2024/25 season was when he truly started to thrive.
That season Goglichidze played an impressive 33 matches in Serie A and three in Coppa Italia, helping his team reach the semi-finals and showing great consistency as a player.
He has collected three appearances with the Georgian senior national team, seven with the U21 team, one with the U19 team and seven, scoring one goal, with the U18 team.
He has collected three appearances with the Georgian senior national team, seven with the U21 team, one with the U19 team and seven, scoring one goal, with the U18 team.
Welcome to Udinese, Saba!