Report: Inaki Pena plots new path as Barcelona exit looms

The arrival of Joan Garcia has only solidified Barcelona's lack of faith in Pena, despite his solid performances in the early part of the previous campaign.

The 26-year-old goalkeeper is now reportedly weighing his options, with a move abroad appearing likely. Sources close to the player have indicated that he has multiple offers on the table from foreign clubs, and a resolution is expected soon.

"Inaki is focused on securing his future quickly," a source close to the player said. "He wants to be settled at his new club before their pre-season begins."

Pena, whose contract with Barcelona runs until 2026, aims to finalise his departure before the Blaugrana kick off their pre-season training on 13 July. Failure to secure a move by then would require him to report to Barcelona's training ground, a scenario he is keen to avoid. "His priority is to hit the ground running with his next team," the source added.

Barcelona's goalkeeping situation complicates matters, as they currently have four keepers on their books, including the yet-to-be-confirmed return of Szczesny. This surplus weakens their negotiating position, potentially lowering Pena's transfer fee.

"The club are in a tricky spot with so many goalkeepers," said Spanish football analyst Juan Martinez. "They'll want a decent fee, but the market knows Barcelona need to offload."

While a last-minute offer from a La Liga side cannot be ruled out, no Spanish clubs have shown concrete interest in recent days. Pena's camp remains confident that a move abroad will materialise soon. "He's ready for a fresh challenge outside Spain," Martinez noted.

Recent posts on X echo the sentiment that Pena's time at Barcelona is up, with users pointing to his limited game time last season as a key factor. One fan wrote, "Pena deserves a club where he's the undisputed number one. He showed his quality early last season."

Another post speculated that clubs in Italy and Germany are monitoring the situation, though no specific teams were named.The coming days will be crucial as Pena seeks to resolve his future and embark on the next chapter of his career.