Inaki Pena likely to leave Barcelona ahead of pre-season preparations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Inaki Pena's tenure at Barcelona is nearing its end as the goalkeeper seeks a summer exit. The 27-year-old has acknowledged he is not part of coach Hansi Flick’s plans and desires to finalize his next move before the team's pre-season training commences on July 13. Despite being under contract until 2029, both Pena and Barcelona appear aligned in pursuing a mutual separation. Recent discussions suggest Barcelona is willing to facilitate his departure, with Pena favoring a transfer abroad, potentially to clubs in Central Europe or Turkey following a previous loan to Galatasaray. His camp is anticipating concrete offers soon, reflecting a preference for a swift resolution.
- •Pena aims to resolve his future before pre-season training starts.
- •He is not included in Flick's plans for the new campaign.
- •Barcelona is willing to assist in his summer exit.
- •Pena prefers clubs outside Spain for his next move.
- •His potential destinations include teams from Central Europe and Turkey.
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona prepared to facilitate summer exit as forgotten star looks for solution beyond La Liga
"Inaki Pena’s time at Barcelona appears to be drawing to a close, with the goalkeeper keen to settle his future before the club’s pre-season preparations begin next month.The 27-year-old has now ac...
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