Barça is going through a great moment in sporting terms, and the perfect reflection of this is the results. Flick has made the squad competitive, and next season looks promising. In fact, many top-level footballers dream of playing for the Catalan team and trust the project they have in their hands.
For this to happen, Hansi has had to make a series of decisions that haven't been supported by some members of the squad. One of those affected has been Iñaki Peña, who has ended up on the bench without opportunities. Faced with this situation, Iñaki must make a decision and could leave for one of the biggest rivals.
Iñaki Peña and his situation at Barça
Iñaki Peña has spent years waiting for his moment and has been patient; throughout this time, he has shown a good attitude and has worked hard. This year, Ter Stegen was injured at the beginning of the season, and it was desired that the backup would become the starter. Barça decided that this would be the case, but that they would sign a goalkeeper to fill the backup role.
Iñaki Peña started playing, and Flick saw a series of mistakes that he didn't like at all, so he decided he was going to give Szczesny a chance. The Polish player began to accumulate good performances and, although he made some important mistakes that put the club on the ropes, he ended up settling into the starting eleven. Peña's departure is imminent, but the decision he will make could be much discussed in the offices of the Catalan capital.
Barça has a good relationship with practically all teams, but two of them are viewed poorly because of existing rivalries. We're talking about Real Madrid and Espanyol, teams with whom those from the Catalan capital play their derbies. Interestingly, Iñaki Peña could leave for Espanyol this very summer transfer window.
Iñaki Peña can leave for Espanyol
Iñaki Peña is tired of being a backup and is looking for a team where he can be a starter and accumulate minutes. Espanyol is searching for another goalkeeper after Joan García's signing by Barça, so the roles could be reversed. The Pericos already signed Marko Dmitrovic after Leganés's relegation, but they could finish the transfer window by bringing in the current Barça player.