Barcelona considering replacing 24-year-old La Masia graduate this summer
Barcelona are considering bringing in a new goalkeeper this summer. Despite Saudi Arabian interest in number one Marc-Andre ter Stegen, it is Inaki Pena that is reportedly being debated internally ahead of next season.
Pena replaced ter Stegen during the two months he was injured this season following back surgery, and initially impressed, but was criticised for his lack of presence in the air in the lead up to ter Stegen’s return. The 24-year-old may also ask to leave in the summer for more minutes, but MD say that Barcelona believe that this might be the right time to move Pena on.
With his contract up in 2026, they will likely receive a reduced fee down the line unless they renew his deal, and in that sense, he is only losing value. The Catalan daily go on to say that the Blaugrana have positive scout reports regarding Luis Maximiano. The Portuguese goalkeeper is currently on loan from Lazio at bottom-dwellers Almeria this season, but first caught the eye of Barcelona during his spell at Granada.
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