Barcelona confirms Iker Rodríguez as third-choice goalkeeper for 2026/27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
FC Barcelona has selected Iker Rodríguez as their third-choice goalkeeper ahead of the 2026/27 season. The decision follows a competitive summer for the goalkeeping position, with veterans like Inaki Pena and Ander Astralaga departing the club. Rodríguez, an 18-year-old Spain U-18 international, has impressed coaches during pre-season training, leading to his advancement over other candidates. The club managed a significant turnover in goalkeepers this period, and while Eder Aller remains a potential contender, Rodríguez's recent experience with the first-team staff positions him favorably for the role.
- •Iker Rodríguez, 18, emerges as third-choice goalkeeper for Barcelona.
- •Club experienced major changes in goalkeeping personnel this summer.
- •Rodríguez trained with first-team staff and impressed during pre-season.
- •Barcelona has only Wojciech Szczesny and Rodríguez in main training group now.
- •Eder Aller remains an option but Rodríguez holds a strong edge.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona make a decision on their third-choice goalkeeper for the 2026/27 season
"Just a few weeks ago, FC Barcelona’s goalkeeping situation was anything but straightforward.Inaki Pena, Ander Astralaga and Aron Yaakobishvili had all returned from loan spells, the club needed to f...
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