Barcelona’s goalkeeper shuffle is gaining pace, and it looks like Inaki Pena could be the first to pack his gloves.
With the arrival of Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczęsny staying put, Pena has slipped to fourth in the pecking order. That’s not a bench — it’s practically the stands.
The 26-year-old, a product of La Masia and once seen as a long-term option between the sticks, is now preparing for life away from Camp Nou.
While his contract runs until next summer, all signs point to an early goodbye.
Barca have brought in García as their new long-term No. 1. Szczęsny is set to be his backup, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen — whose future hangs in limbo — remains stuck in transfer talks.
That leaves Pena in an awkward spot, with little hope of game time and even less clarity about when he could be of any use this season.
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Pena, determined not to spend the season on the bench (or worse, in training bibs), is already assessing his options. And unlike one of his goal kicks, he’s aiming far — possibly outside Spain.
🚨👋🏻 Iñaki Peña, prepared to leave Barcelona this summer after Joan García’s arrival and also Szczesny’s extension.
The goalkeeper, assessing new options ahead of move. pic.twitter.com/yfy3f2bgJA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2025
Why Inaki Pena wants Barcelona exit this summer?
The reason is simple: he wants to play. Pena isn’t chasing money or fame; he’s after minutes. And with Barcelona’s goalkeeping slots jammed tighter than a penalty shootout, he knows it’s time to go.
According to Marca, Pena has “accepted his fate” and is actively looking for a move before July 13, when Barca kick off their pre-season.
A transfer abroad seems most likely, though Valencia and Real Betis have also expressed interest.
If no deal is struck soon, he might even leave with a contract termination — a clean break to start afresh. That would also help Barcelona clear up salary cap space and finalize other moves, including Ter Stegen’s situation.
Pena is keen to join a new club in time for pre-season, where he can finally be a starter — not a shadow.
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