According to SPORT, Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena is close to joining Serie A club Como this summer.
The deal is progressing well, but one major hurdle must be overcome before it can be completed.
Pena’s tenure at Barcelona appears to be coming to an end, with the arrival of Joan Garcia and the contract renewal of Wojciech Szczesny.
With competition for the number one spot fiercer than ever, the 26-year-old understands that his chances of regular minutes have diminished. For months, he has been certain that leaving Barcelona is the only way to gain consistent playing time.
Moving closer to Como
Talks with Como are currently the most advanced possibility, with both clubs’ negotiations going well.
Pena is apparently intrigued about the prospect of becoming the first-choice goalkeeper for a squad with high ambitions in Serie A. However, the relocation is unlikely to happen until next week.
In the meantime, Barcelona will register Szczesny in La Liga to ensure they have a reliable backup option.
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This weekend, Pena will travel with the squad to Mallorca and take his place on the bench, with Joan Garcia set to start and make his official debut for the club.
Como move is the ideal solution for Pena.
Initially, Pena planned to stay in La Liga. However, his expensive wage as a substitute goalkeeper made it impossible for other Spanish clubs to acquire his services. This opened the door to Como, which has emerged as the ideal getaway.
During this transfer window, the Italian team made significant investments in their squad, with the goal of competing for European positions in the next seasons.
For Pena, joining Como would not only guarantee him a starting position, but also allow him to be a part of a project with significant growth potential.
However, it should be noted that any move is contingent on Barcelona’s ability to register Garcia and Szczesny in a timely manner.
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