The Story Behind Giorgi Mamardashvili's Journey to Liverpool
He arrived in a £29m deal from Valencia as Arne Slot's first Liverpool signing.
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Giorgi Mamardashvili: From Tbilisi to Anfield
In the heart of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, Giorgi Mamardashvili was born into a legacy steeped in football. His father, Davit Mamardashvili, had already carved out a respectable career as a goalkeeper in Georgia, playing for clubs such as WIT Georgia and Torpedo Kutaisi before transitioning into coaching roles at Merani Martvili and later returning to Torpedo Kutaisi. That footballing DNA was deeply rooted in the Mamardashvili household, and Giorgi didn’t need to look far for inspiration.