Barcelona is experiencing a critical situation in the goalkeeping position that's shaping the immediate future of one of its players. The player has less than 30 days to leave because at Barça he won't even be a substitute. Hansi Flick has made it clear that he won't count on him at all this season. The decision is final: if he doesn't leave now, he'll be sent straight to the stands.
The German coach has analyzed the situation in depth. With Joan García and Wojciech Szczesny in the squad, the options for this goalkeeper to stay are almost nonexistent. In addition, there's the undisputed figure of Marc-André Ter Stegen, who wants to fight for his spot despite being injured. Ter Stegen has at least three months to recover, but his return is guaranteed and Flick won't hesitate to put him in the starting eleven.
In this context, the coach has confirmed it to Iñaki Peña, Barça's third goalkeeper. Peña knows that the competition is fierce and that his opportunities to play this season will be very limited. Szczesny's arrival has made the situation even more complicated, and Flick prefers to bet on his players with more experience and immediate potential.
May have to play
Time is running out, there's less than a month for this goalkeeper to find a new destination to be able to continue his career. If he doesn't manage to leave Barcelona within this period, his future at the club is practically sealed. He'll disappear from the first team and be relegated to a testimonial role, with no minutes and no chance to show his worth.
This scenario is a clear warning for other players who might be in a similar situation at the club. Flick's policy is forceful: he wants competitive squads and players who contribute from day one. There's no room for top-level substitutes or footballers without minutes, especially in such a key position as goalkeeper.
Celta pressures for his arrival
The pressure to finalize his departure is at its peak. Barça must handle this situation as soon as possible to avoid internal conflicts. The goal is for the player to relaunch his career at another team; if not, the season will be a complete failure for all parties. In summary, the situation is more than defined, less than 30 days to leave or watch his future fade away in the stands with Flick in charge.
The opportunity is now or never. Celta de Vigo are waiting for Iñaki Peña, who doesn't seem to be sure he can leave Barça. It could even happen that he's the only goalkeeper available for the first league match. The blaugranas will visit Mallorca on Saturday the 16th at the Son Moix stadium in the Balearic capital.