The summer of 2020 is set to be one of change for Barcelona in terms of their squad, although nobody knows quite yet how the market will look as a result of COVID-19, yet with respect to the goalkeeping position, there are a number of scenarios which Inaki Pena is considering.
Los Cules know they can cash in on Neto after a lacklustre debut season in Catalonia, but that would leave them with only Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the position.
Andre Onana, formerly of Barcelona B, has emerged as one of Europe's most impactful goalkeepers and rumours have linked him with a return to the Blaugrana, but he may be an unnecessary expense when you consider the presence of Inaki Pena at the club.
Pena believes he is ready to make the step up to life with the senior team, but he won't do that at any cost.
The 21-year-old isn't willing to stay with Barcelona as third-choice goalkeeper, which is what he would be if Onana or another shot-stopper was purchased.
Pena's development has been exceptional since starting with Barcelona B, and it's become clear that there will be a market for him if the situation at the Camp Nou isn't to his liking in the 2020/21 season.
LaLiga Santander clubs are keeping a close eye on Pena too, with a number of them hoping Los Cules sign another goalkeeper so they can bring in the Spaniard as their own first choice between the sticks.
Pena is already a Spain international at youth level and he signed a contract extension with the Catalan club in 2018, which is set to run until June 2021.
There is an option for a further two years on top of that, and his release clause stands at 60 million euros, but it's clear that a conversation between himself and the club is necessary to find out what the plan is moving forward.
RichCapone18
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He is just like Deen Handerson a good keeper... Let’s try him I think he will be even better than Terstegen
bidbiky
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Nice choice
lolisenpai
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Barca board don't how to deal with the goalkeepers they r wasting talents🤷♂️
Space_Man
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Just like Cillesin, Onana wouldn't be content being a back up for Ter Stegen. The logical thing to do is make Inaki Peña the second choice goalkeeper. But as we know it, logic is a luxury that's a tad expensive for Bartomeu right now.
10andreas
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Let Onana stay at Ajax or let him go on some of the European top club no problem but don't let Inaki Peña leave . See how patiently he's staying at the club as a 3rd choice GK.Although he play as Barca B's 1st choice but that isn't enough.