Inaki Pena leaves Barcelona to join Panathinaikos on three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Inaki Pena has completed his transfer from Barcelona to Panathinaikos, marking the end of a 14-year association with the Catalan club. The 27-year-old goalkeeper shared an emotional farewell on social media, reflecting on his growth at Barcelona, where he made over 40 first-team appearances. Pena's move comes with a €3 million transfer fee, and he aims to secure a regular starting position in Greece, having previously spent time on loan at Galatasaray and Elche. He has signed a contract with Panathinaikos that runs until 2029, anticipating new challenges ahead in his career.
- •Pena leaves Barcelona after 14 years with the club.
- •The goalkeeper has signed a three-year deal with Panathinaikos.
- •Transfer fee for Pena is reported at €3 million.
- •Pena expressed gratitude for his time at Barcelona in a farewell message.
- •His previous experience includes loan spells at Galatasaray and Elche.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Inaki Pena pens emotional farewell following Barcelona exit: ‘Saying goodbye is always hard…’
"After 14 years wearing the colours of Barcelona, Inaki Pena has officially closed one chapter of his career and begun another. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has completed a move to Panathinaikos, which w...
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