From the new season, “Saburtalo” will compete under the name “Iberia 1999”

“Saburtalo” president Tariel Khechikashvili held a press conference at Bendela Stadium ahead of the new Erovnuli Liga season. As he announced, the football club “Saburtalo” has officially changed its name, and starting from the new season, the club will compete under the name “Iberia 1999.”

The president of Iberia 1999 also presented the new signings. Derek Agyakwa He began his career in the youth team of Twente. After his spell with the Dutch club, Derek continued playing for Watford’s U23 team. He also played for the Italian club Como and the English club Port Vale.

In addition, Iberia 1999 have signed Roman Gamara, Christian Luduena and Luciano Viano.The club brought these players in from the Argentine runners-up, Talleres, through a partnership with a South American holding.

Tariel Khechikashvili: “There are reasons behind the name change.” It was a difficult decision, but I believe that for the club’s development it is better for a neighbourhood team project to grow into a national-level direction. It is also the right step from a marketing standpoint and will help us in our relations with foreign partners.

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