Barcelona Outcast ‘One Step Away’ by member of La Liga -Newcomers

According to Mundo DeportivoBarcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena is a step away from the on loan from Elche.

The 26-year-old Shot stopper has reached an advanced stage of negotiations and the deal is expected to be completed early this week.

Pena’s move to Elche comes after his agent, Fernando Solanas, met Barça Sports director Deco at the Ciutat eSportiva de Sant Joan Despi.

During those conversations, an agreement was reached for Pena to extend his contract before he went on loan.

For Barcelona, ​​this scheme also offers a breathing space in terms of Financial Beursplay, making it possible to register Wojciech Szczesny as the second choice of the club behind Joan Garcia.

Move is logical for Pena

Although clubs such as Como and Celta Vigo had previously shown interest in the window, it is Elche who eventually won the race. The decision was influenced by various factors.

Firstly, a switch to Elche Pena enables to return closer to home and to offer him familiarity and comfort. Secondly, the trust of Eder Sarabia, the coach of Elche, played a decisive role.

Sarabia knows Pena well and worked with him during his time as an assistant to Quique Setien at Barcelona. That connection in the past was crucial to convince the goalkeeper to make the switch.

A new chance for everyone

For Pena, the loan is more than just a change of shirt, it is an opportunity to win consistent minutes in a competitive environment, something that has been difficult in Barcelona.

For BarçaThe deal offers both sporting and financial benefits. They retain control over the future of the long -term player thanks to his contract renewal, while also freeing the necessary space to integrate Szczesny into the Hansi Flick team.

According to those who are close to the player, the deal can be officially sealed within a few days, which means that Barcelona does not have to wait until the last hours of the transfer window, which closes on 1 September.