Barcelona considering renewal and loan move for Inaki Pena

Barcelona are exploring the option of renewing goalkeeper Inaki Pena’s contract before sending him on loan, as his future is tied to Wojciech Szczesny’s registration. With Joan Garcia the only other La Liga-registered keeper, Barça must act cautiously. Clubs like Como, Celta Vigo, and Girona are monitoring Pena, with a loan seen as a temporary wage relief.

After the uncertainty surrounding Barcelona’s goalkeeping department, the future of Inaki Pena has once again come into focus. The Spanish goalkeeper finds himself in a complicated situation, as his potential departure is tied to the registration of new signing Wojciech Szczesny. Currently, along with Joan Garcia, Pena is one of only two senior goalkeepers registered in La Liga, making his exit a delicate matter. Barcelona remain open to parting ways with Pena this summer, but the challenge lies in his salary demands, which interested clubs are unwilling to fully cover.

To address this, the club is now considering extending his contract before arranging a loan move, a strategy that would slightly ease the wage bill while keeping their options open. Though not a permanent solution, it is a compromise that benefits both club and player. Several teams, including Como, Celta Vigo, and Girona, have expressed interest in the 25-year-old should a loan become possible.

Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Pena has earned appreciation within the club for his professionalism and loyalty. As the transfer window nears its conclusion, Barcelona remains confident that a resolution will soon be reached, potentially opening the door to a fresh chapter in the goalkeeper’s career.