Iñaki Peña's future is far from FC Barcelona. The Alicante goalkeeper, who has a contract until 2026, is not in Hansi Flick's plans, and the club is already working on finding him a way out. One of the teams that has shown the most interest in recent weeks is Celta, which is looking for a young goalkeeper with potential and experience in La Liga.
The contact between both clubs is not recent, but negotiations have gained momentum following Celta's visit to Montjuïc... where President Laporta took advantage of his presence in the box to hold talks with the representatives of the Galician team, according to Madrid-Barcelona.
Laporta Asks for 10 Million for Iñaki Peña
Barça has valued Iñaki Peña at 10 million, a figure that Celta views favorably, although they might try to lower it depending on the player's willingness... who is also inclined to seek playing time outside of FC Barcelona.
Trained at La Masia, Peña has been the usual backup for Ter Stegen in recent seasons, but his participation has not been the desired one. Although he had opportunities during the German's injury, he did not manage to establish himself or generate the expected confidence in the coaching staff. With the emergence of Szczesny, his role has plummeted, being the last in line.
Celta, which is working on renewing its squad, sees Iñaki Peña as a very interesting market opportunity. At 26 years old, he is at an ideal age to take on the starting role and grow in a less demanding environment than Barça. Additionally, his experience with the reserve team and the first team allows him to provide security from the start.
The final decision will depend on the player himself and the financial agreement reached by the clubs. But the outcome seems clear: Iñaki Peña is halfway out of Barça, and his future points to Balaídos.
Iñaki Peña is Not in the Plans
With Ter Stegen recovering from his injury and negotiations for Szczesny's renewal beyond next June 30, one thing is clear. Iñaki Peña is not in Barça's plans, and his future points to leaving the club he loves. All parties are working on it, and Celta offers him an ideal environment to be a starter and continue growing.
Despite this, Peña has other offers and must consider them. In any case, Joan Laporta has been clear, setting a price of €10 million if he ends up leaving. It is time to negotiate, and Celta could take him, as negotiations have taken place in Montjuïc that could prove crucial.