Barça could cash in with Iñaki Peña thanks to Como's interest

FC Barcelona could find a totally unexpected way out for Iñaki Peña. In principle, the intention was to release the Alicante goalkeeper once the registration of Joan García and Wojciech Szczęsny was resolved.

However, the option of receiving some money for the transfer of one of their youth players no longer seems like a utopia. And it is that, from Italy, a possibility of doing business with the Spaniard has opened up, linked to one of the most attractive teams of last season.

Como 1907 of Fàbregas is interested in Iñaki Peña

According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà, Cesc Fàbregas' Como 1907 has already started conversations with the Blaugrana entity to explore the incorporation of Iñaki Peña during this summer market.

The source maintains that the Larianos, after evaluating the scenario of incorporating the veteran German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, have changed their objective. The arrival of Eintracht Frankfurt would have taken a back seat to the option of the Alicante goalkeeper, a bet that has the full support of Cesc.

Will there be a formal offer from the Larianos for the Alicante goalkeeper?

For now, no official offer has been presented by Como. However, if a proposal arises — whether from the Italian team or another interested party —, it is not expected to be high. The former Galatasaray player is no longer in Barcelona's sporting plans and, in addition, is in his last year of contract.

In that context, the team from the Ciudad Condal could accept any modest income before losing him for free in 2026. In turn, a renewal for one season is not ruled out with the aim of improving financial fair play and facilitating a loan.

The Gamper: Key opportunity to close the operation?

The situation could be resolved in the coming days if Como's interest is consolidated. It should be remembered that the Italian team will be in the Ciudad Condal this weekend to play the 2025 Joan Gamper Trophy at the Estadi Johan Cruyff.

• 📌 THE FACT: recently Barcelona already met with the goalkeeper's representatives to analyze exit scenarios during this summer market.

That commitment may facilitate a direct approach between both parties and lay the foundations for a possible agreement. An issue that, for the moment, does not seem to represent a major inconvenience, if one takes into account that Azulgranas and Blanquiazules already know what it is to negotiate a transfer. In this same summer market, Barça already sold Álex Valle to the Italians to reinforce their left side.