The newspaper “Sport” reported that the Barcelona administration decided to renew the contract of Inaki Pena based on the opinion of coach Hansi Flick and the goalkeeper’s recent performances.
Pena took over the task of protecting the Catalan club’s goal a month and a half ago after Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a torn knee ligament and was confirmed to be absent until the end of the season.
Barcelona signed Szczesny to succeed Ter Stegen, but the performances that Pena has shown have made him gain Flick’s confidence so far and he remains the first goalkeeper for Barca after the German.
According to the report, the Barcelona administration is happy with the development that Pena has shown in the recent period, and for this reason it decided to reward him by keeping him for the longest possible period at Camp Nou.
Pena’s current contract with Barcelona expires in the summer of 2026, and according to “Sport” it is assumed that the renewal negotiations will begin with him in a few weeks.
Flick and Barcelona’s management have a clear desire for Peña to be the future goalkeeper of Barcelona, and to compete with Ter Stegen upon his return from injury, which will ultimately be in Barcelona’s interest.
