{"id":128706,"date":"2025-06-25T20:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/departure-operation-inaki-pena-is-getting-closer-to-espanyol-fcbn_313237_102\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:34:37","slug":"departure-operation-inaki-pena-is-getting-closer-to-espanyol-fcbn_313237_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/departure-operation-inaki-pena-is-getting-closer-to-espanyol-fcbn_313237_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Bar\u00e7a advances its ‘departure operation’: I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a is getting closer to Espanyol!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bar\u00e7a advances the departure operation of its discards for 25\/26. One of them is I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a, who is now targeting an Espanyol that already lost Joan Garc\u00eda this summer<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a<\/a> continues to be rumored as a possible reinforcement for several LaLiga clubs. The latest to join the list of those interested in the Alicante native is none other than Espanyol<\/a>. The ‘periquito’ team is looking for another goalkeeper after the departure of Joan Garc\u00eda<\/a> to FC Barcelona<\/a>, an operation that left 25 million euros in their coffers.<\/p>

The team led by Manolo Gonz\u00e1lez has already closed the incorporation of Marko Dmitrovic<\/strong>, who left Legan\u00e9s with a letter of freedom after the ‘cucumber growers’ relegation was consummated. The experienced Serbian goalkeeper signed for three seasons, until June 2028, but he will not be the only bet in the ‘blanquiazul’ goal.<\/p>

And it is that Dmitrovic, beyond his experience in LaLiga (he has been in Spain for eight seasons), will turn 34 in January and, in 24\/25, he could not do anything to prevent Lega’s relegation<\/strong>. In total, the Subotica native received 49 goals in 32 games (1.53 per game) in the League.<\/p>

I\u00f1aki prioritizes being a protagonist in 25\/26: is Espanyol his best option?<\/h2>

In that sense, the bet on I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a looks sensible, with the Alicante native being a still young goalkeeper (26 years old) and with experience in Europe. The Bar\u00e7a youth player was on loan at Galatasaray for a semester in 2022 and has accumulated 45 appearances<\/strong> with the first team. In them he received 64 goals (1.42 per game), with a total of 11 clean sheets.<\/p>

However, the ’13’ cul\u00e9 only sees it feasible to go to a team where he has high chances of being a starter. In Cornell\u00e0 he would have to share the spotlight with a Dmitrovic<\/strong> accustomed to starting in Eibar, Sevilla and Legan\u00e9s.<\/p>

\"I\u00f1aki<\/picture><\/a> <\/figure>

Related<\/p>

I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a is looking for a team: Bar\u00e7a awaits offers <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

In addition to the ‘periquito’ team, the Alicante native was rumored as a possible reinforcement for Celta and Valencia<\/strong>, but both options have vanished as the days go by. The Galicians signed Andrei Radu (Romanian), while the ‘ch\u00e9’ team has opted for the Basque Julen Agirrezabala (Ahtletic).<\/p>

Also Galatasaray<\/strong> was rumored as a possible destination for the Spaniard, but the Turks prefer to bet on a goalkeeper with more experience (Ter Stegen, his favorite<\/a>). Another name that has sounded on the radar of the Ottomans is Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid), in addition to the Serbian Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea).<\/p>

What is certain is that Pe\u00f1a must leave Bar\u00e7a as soon as possible. The signing of Joan Garc\u00eda<\/a> and the imminent renewal of Wojciech Szczesny<\/a> leave him without a place in the squad, regardless of what happens with Ter Stegen. In addition, his contract ends in 2026 and neither party wants to renew.<\/p>

Espanyol would only sign I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a with a letter of freedom<\/h2>

However, Espanyol does not see it feasible to pay compensation to Bar\u00e7a for the transfer of I\u00f1aki Pe\u00f1a, even when the transfer could be closed for an amount less than 10 million euros<\/strong>. The Alicante native is listed for around \u20ac8M in Transfermarkt and, entering his last year of contract, Bar\u00e7a can even offer him a letter of freedom<\/strong> to facilitate his departure.<\/p>

This route would be the most feasible for the ‘periquito’ team<\/strong>, which already secured the signing of Marko Dmitrovic in the same way. In any case, there is still enough time for the 26-year-old goalkeeper to wait for the best offer, while the cul\u00e9s continue to advance the farewell of the rest of their discards, starting with Ansu Fati<\/a>, who has his departure to Monaco well underway.<\/p>

\"El<\/picture><\/a> <\/figure>

Related<\/p>

Bar\u00e7a will renew Ansu Fati before sending him to Monaco: know the reason <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>