Szczesny put an end to Pena's career.

Inaki Pena has virtually no chance left at Barcelona, ​​after the Catalan club's management placed their faith in Wojciech Szczesny and Marc-André ter Stegen.

Szczesny is shining at Barcelona.

Barcelona has no intention of making major changes to their goalkeeping position, neither now nor in the near future. The team's plan is to maintain the formula used in recent years: guaranteeing captain Marc-André ter Stegen the starting position, along with an experienced backup goalkeeper, while giving opportunities to young talents from the La Masia academy.

Mundo Deportivo claims that Barcelona has absolute faith in Ter Stegen's recovery. The German goalkeeper is shortening his recovery time and could even return this season.

According to Sporting Director Deco, Ter Stegen will be an irreplaceable player in the 2025/26 season, thanks to his experience and long tenure with Barcelona. No one in the club's management doubts the German goalkeeper's ability to regain his peak form. Furthermore, coach Hansi Flick also has great confidence in his compatriot in goal.

However, the German strategist also did not rule out the possibility that Wojciech Szczesny could compete with Ter Stegen next season. In fact, the Polish star is being considered as Barcelona's backup goalkeeper for the 2025/26 season.

Manager Hansi Flick has given the green light for a one-season contract extension with the Polish goalkeeper. Negotiations between the two sides have begun.

Szczesny has also expressed his desire to play one more season before considering a second retirement. His agent, Joshua Barnett, confirmed: "There will be no obstacles to renewing his contract with Barcelona."

Barca's reliance on Szczesny and Stegen has made Inaki Pena a "victim." Pena's contract with Barcelona runs until 2026, and the club initially intended to extend it, but now his chances of staying are very slim.

The relationship between Pena and manager Flick has deteriorated recently, as the goalkeeper is unwilling to accept losing his starting position to Szczesny.

After years of playing a reserve role at Barcelona, ​​Pena lost his patience and wanted to leave. He also received no shortage of offers in the transfer market.