Iñaki Peña won't continue next season at FC Barcelona. The goalkeeper knows firsthand that the competition is fierce and Hansi Flick doesn't count on him. The decision has been made for some time, knowing that he won't be able to grow if he stays at Camp Nou. He has several offers on the table and, with his contract ending in 2026, it's clear that his departure won't bring in much money (2026).
There have been multiple rumors regarding Peña's future. Many of them have linked him with different clubs in Spain. He has been mentioned for Betis, Celta, Valencia, and other top-level teams in LaLiga, but it seems that he won't end up at any of them.
Iñaki Peña will play outside Spain
"Marca" has discovered that Iñaki Peña has decided that his future won't be in LaLiga. Unless there is a U-turn in the next few hours, his intention is to go play abroad. Several clubs are interested in signing him and it seems that his decision won't take long to be made.
What Peña wants is to have everything settled before returning to training with Barça. On the 13th of this month, he is supposed to suit up again to train with the first team, but he is clear that he won't do it.
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that, as of today, the most likely destination for the Spaniard is Türkiye. Galatasaray has been working for some time to bring him back. Despite the rumors, Barça doesn't want to let him leave through a contract termination, and hopes to close a low-cost transfer while keeping a percentage of his future rights.
Future far from Barça
At 26 years old, Iñaki Peña has experienced a difficult time at FC Barcelona. Trained at La Masia and considered for years as one of the most promising goalkeepers from the culer academy... he has been relegated to fourth place in the goalkeeping hierarchy. The arrival of Joan García as a bet for the present and future, the renewal of Szczesny as the second goalkeeper, and the continuity of Ter Stegen as captain have left Iñaki without a place in the first team.
Despite the situation, Iñaki Peña is a goalkeeper with great qualities: he stands out for his positioning, reflexes, and footwork, something highly valued in Barça's style. His time at Galatasaray on loan served to show his great value at a competitive level, although he hasn't managed to establish himself at Spotify Camp Nou.
With a valid contract and still years ahead in his career, Iñaki needs minutes and regularity. He is looking for a way out this summer, trying to find a destination that will allow him to show that he is ready to defend a goal with guarantees.