In recent years, the rivalry between Barça and PSG has become one of the most intense in European soccer. With epic clashes in the Champions League, the duel has turned into a constant battle both in sports and in the market. One of the most memorable episodes is Barça's historic comeback in the 2017 Champions League, when the blaugrana team defeated PSG 6-1 at Camp Nou.
Since that moment, each duel between both teams has been filled with tension and intrigue. PSG took their revenge in 2021 by eliminating Barça with a stellar performance by Kylian Mbappé at Camp Nou. But the rivalry hasn't been limited to soccer; it has also extended to the transfer market, where the Parisians have sought to weaken Barça.
Many Players Have Made the Barcelona - Paris Move
PSG has managed to take key players from Barça under controversial circumstances. First, it was Neymar, who left the club in 2017 after the payment of his 222 million euro release clause. His departure was a severe blow to Barça, as the Brazilian was one of the team's pillars.
Years later, in 2023, Ousmane Dembélé followed the same path, forcing his way out abruptly to join the Parisian team. However, every time Barça has tried to negotiate with PSG, they have hit a wall. Players like Marco Verratti, Marquinhos, or Neymar himself have been targets of the blaugrana club, but the French team has always refused to sell them or even listen to offers.
Luis Enrique Wants a Barça Player
Next summer, there may be a new episode in this cold war between both clubs. Luis Enrique is clear that he wants to strengthen his squad with blaugrana players. According to "El Nacional," besides the interest in Gavi, PSG has also set their sights on Iñaki Peña as a possible backup for their goalkeeping position.
The young Barça goalkeeper has shown his quality in the opportunities he has had, and PSG considers that he could be an ideal reinforcement for their squad. Luis Enrique, who knows Barça's youth academy well, knows that Iñaki Peña is a reliable goalkeeper with potential, and he believes he could be a great alternative.
Iñaki Peña Will Leave in Summer
Despite PSG's interest, the truth is that Iñaki Peña's departure from Barça is practically a fact. The possible renewal of Wojciech Szczęsny for the next season has completely closed the doors to his continuity. The goalkeeper duo will be formed by the Pole and Ter Stegen, leaving Iñaki Peña without a place in the team.
With this situation, Iñaki Peña will have to seek a new destination this summer. His intention is to find a team where he can have more minutes and continue growing as a goalkeeper. If PSG becomes a real option, it could be a great opportunity for him, although Barça would prefer to transfer him to a club where he doesn't strengthen a direct rival.