Barcelona will only sell 25-year-old homegrown player Inaki Pena if a suitor presents an irrefutable offer to sign him in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Inaki Pena will likely continue with FC Barcelona beyond the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old homegrown player has been considering his long-term future at the Catalan club. However, the Blaugrana will only part ways with him if a suitor presents an irrefutable offer.
Inaki Pena and his Barcelona journey
Inaki Pena has been a dependable backup to Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the last two seasons. A native of Alicante, he began his youth career at Alicante CF before spending three years at Villarreal. Meanwhile, the Spaniard has been with Barcelona for over a decade, joining La Masia in 2012 before rising through the ranks in the academy.
However, he had to wait until November 2022 to make his first-team debut for Barcelona, with a loan spell at Galatasaray benefitting him. Pena got several opportunities this season, turning out 17 times while conceding 32 goals, keeping three clean sheets. However, the 25-year-old has been the subject of widespread speculation surrounding his future.
Widespread reports have suggested that the homegrown player is growing in frustration due to his lack of game time in the Barcelona first team. Meanwhile, Pena does not have a shortage of suitors either, with several La Liga clubs, including Real Betis, showing interest in him in the last 12 months.
What next?
So, Inaki Pena has a crucial decision to make in the summer transfer window. If he stays at FC Barcelona, he will receive his opportunities with the first team, considering Marc-Andre ter Stegen is approaching the final phase of his career.
In addition, the German international has been error-prone in his displays since replacing Pena as the first-choice goalkeeper. However, leaving Barcelona will allow the 25-year-old homegrown player to secure regular game time. But the Blaugrana will not listen to bids for the player.
Barcelona will only part ways with the Spanish goalkeeper if a suitor presents an irrefutable bid to secure his services. So, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for Pena heading into the summer transfer window.
