Overview
- Barcelona announced a three-year contract extension for Iñaki Peña through June 30, 2029, followed by a season-long loan to Elche through June 30, 2026.
- Peña’s exit removes his salary from Barcelona’s books and, as reported, creates the room needed to register backup goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
- Szczesny missed the first two league matches due to registration issues and is reported to be in line for inclusion against Rayo Vallecano this weekend.
- Football España reports Peña was outside Hansi Flick’s plans and behind Joan García, Wojciech Szczesny and Marc-André ter Stegen in the goalkeeping pecking order.
- At Elche, Peña is expected to compete with Matías Dituro under coach Eder Sarabia, while Barcelona still have outstanding registrations, including Gerard Martin and Roony Bardghji.