The case of Vitor Roque is one of the most talked about in recent times. The Brazilian forward arrived at Barça in January 2024 with high expectations. However, his time in Barcelona was very short, as six months later he was loaned to Betis due to a lack of playing time.
Despite this opportunity at Betis, things didn't improve for Roque. After a discreet stint, the forward returned to Brazil to join Palmeiras. His signing with Betis didn't work out as expected, which made it clear that some loans may not succeed.
Betis returns to the fray with another Barça player
It seems that Betis has learned from the experience with Vitor Roque and wants to try to repeat the operation. This time, the chosen one is not a forward, but another teammate who has been in Barça's orbit.
Barça doesn't look unfavorably on a possible departure, as the goalkeeper has had few opportunities in recent months. Despite being an important piece in the youth academy, the situation has changed with the arrival of new reinforcements.
Iñaki Peña's situation at Barça
Iñaki Peña is the player in question, 24 years old, he has been Marc-André ter Stegen's backup at Barça. During the last season, Peña had very few minutes of play, which has raised doubts about his future. This, combined with Szczęsny being chosen to cover Barça's goal ahead of Iñaki Peña, makes it even clearer.
With Peña's situation at Barça, Betis has shown interest in signing him. The Andalusians are in search of a reliable goalkeeper, and Peña could be an excellent option. His experience in high-level soccer, although limited, makes him attractive to Betis.
Hansi Flick doesn't see Peña in his plans
One of the reasons why Peña might leave is that Hansi Flick, Barça's current coach, doesn't consider him a key piece. Despite his talent, the competition in the goal is high, and the opportunity to play regularly is limited.
With the arrival of new signings and the need to adjust the squad, Peña's departure seems increasingly likely. Betis is alert to this situation and could be the perfect destination for the young goalkeeper.
Betis has the opportunity to repeat the operation they already attempted with Vitor Roque. With Peña, the Andalusian team could add a quality reinforcement, while Barça would lighten their squad and give him the opportunity to grow.