Inaki Pena finds himself observing an unsure future at FC Barcelona, having fallen down the pecking order beneath Hansi Flick this season.
The 26-year-old was the popular starter in purpose after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s damage however has been displaced by Wojciech Szczesny since January this 12 months.
With the veteran Pole anticipated to signal a brand new contract with the Catalans and proceed past this season, Pena’s fortunes are unlikely to enhance and because of this, a summer season exit has grow to be a definite chance.
Celta Vigo eyeing Inaki Pena
Now, Mundo Deportivo reviews that Barcelona’s La Liga rivals Celta Vigo have set their sights on Inaki Pena as an possibility for the summer season.
Celta Vigo are actively trying to find a brand new first-choice goalkeeper to take over from Vicente Guaita.
Celta Vigo eye Pena. (Photograph by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Photographs)
At 38 years outdated, Guaita’s future as a starter at Celta seems unsure. Though his contract expires on thirtieth June, there’s a chance of renewal. However, the membership’s major plan is to put money into a youthful, long-term choice to take over the beginning position.
The membership’s technical division has already begun the seek for a dependable goalkeeper, with three names standing out as potential signings, with Pena amongst these shortlisted.
The 26-year-old La Masia gem is keen for normal soccer, and as such, a transfer away from his boyhood membership seems more and more probably.
And, Celta may present the proper alternative for Pena to ascertain himself as a first-choice goalkeeper in La Liga.
Other than the Barcelona star, Luis Maximiano (Almeria) and Antonio Sivera (Alaves) are additionally on Celta’s radar. So, it stays to be seen if the Galician outfit goes after Pena or chooses one of many different options.