At Barcelona, Iñaki Peña's situation has reached a turning point. The Alicante-born goalkeeper, who came up through La Masia and is under contract until 2026, has made the decision to seek a change of scenery this summer. Despite his commitment, opportunities in the first team have been limited.
That's why, at 25 years old, he believes the time has come to take a step forward in his career. Last season, he made it clear that the competition between the posts is fierce and that, unless there is a radical change, he will remain on the bench. He has accepted this with sportsmanship, but his priority now is to have continuity and a leading role on the field. At Camp Nou, this is very difficult.
A very interested candidate
In this context, Deco has started working on his departure and one of the clubs that has shown the most interest is Como 1907, from Italy's Serie A. The team managed by Cesc Fàbregas took advantage of its presence in Barcelona for the Joan Gamper Trophy and made decisive progress in the operation. The idea is to convince both the player and the blaugrana club that its project is the best option.
The appeal of the Lombard side is not only sporting. There are several Spanish footballers in its squad and Cesc's presence on the bench makes Peña's adaptation easier. In addition, the Italian club is going through a period of growth and is looking for a young goalkeeper who can establish himself as a starter, a condition that matches the goalkeeper's aspirations.
Options on the table, open possibilities
One of the possibilities being considered for his transfer is a one-year contract extension before loaning him to Como. This would allow Barça to keep its rights and increase his market value ahead of a future sale. The sporting management doesn't plan to put up obstacles, aware that Peña has always shown exemplary behavior.
However, Como is not the only alternative. The player's representatives are handling options in La Liga and other European leagues. The decision will not be based solely on financial factors; the goalkeeper is looking for a project that offers him a leading role and a challenge that allows him to keep growing.