On September 22, during the Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona, Marc-André Ter Stegen was to leave the lawn, visibly the victim of a big knee injury which will be confirmed later. At the time, the first reaction of the Barcelona supporters was logically to take the lead in his hands in the face of the injury of a player of such importance …
But this injury was going to offer a great opportunity to a man: Iñaki Peña. In the shadow of the German goalkeeper, the Spanish goalkeeper was going to have the chance to show himself. And overall, it was rather satisfactory, providing great performances despite some sporadic errors. But the arrival of Wojciech Szczęsny in early October changed things for the one who imagined herself already a holder for the whole season. If he kept the number 1 position until the Polish has a rhythm of competition, things changed after the Spanish Super Cup in January …
He's in the cupboard
Disputes with Hansi Flick coupled to the good performances of Szczęsny when he had the opportunity to show himself pushed the German coach to give the number 1 post to the former Arsenal and Juventus. And clearly, as reported SportIñaki Peña has been in the cellar since. He has not played for 3 months and this match against Getafe on January 18. Hansi Flick did not even give him playing time in competitions like the Copa del Rey, where clubs are used to turning the guards.
And with the return of Ter Stegen who is looming, Iñaki Peña will pass third goalkeeper. Suffice to say that we are not ready to see him again under the Barcelona tunic. Paradoxical, since before his bench, he negotiated an extension with the club, which should therefore not succeed unless surprised. Everything indicates that he will leave the club at the end of the season and Sport reveals that Betis, Celta, Galatasaray where he has already played and English clubs are interested. He will therefore go from Barcelona by the little door, after an exciting start to the season …
