09.03.2025 16:50
It has been suggested that Galatasaray wants to fill the position of Fernando Muslera, who is expected to retire at the end of the season, with Barcelona's goalkeeper Iñaki Peña. Spanish media reported that the yellow-reds have offered 10 million euros to the Spanish giant for the 26-year-old goalkeeper, who played on loan during the second half of the 2021-2022 season. The Catalan team is also open to the offer.
Galatasaray's captain Fernando Muslera, who is rumored to retire at the end of the season, is being replaced by a familiar name. The yellow-reds have been considering Inaki Pena, the goalkeeper from Barcelona, whom they previously had on loan. The offer made by Cimbom for Pena has come to light.
10 MILLION EUROS FROM GALATASARAY
According to the Spanish press outlet El Nacional; Galatasaray has offered to pay 10 million euros as a transfer fee to Barcelona for their former goalkeeper Inaki Pena.
GREEN LIGHT FOR DEPARTURE FROM BARCELONA
According to the news; In the absence of Ter Stegen, who is in the recovery process, coach Hansi Flick entrusted the goal to Szczesny and gave the green light for Pena's departure, whom he sees as the third goalkeeper. It has been reported that Sporting Director Deco has started evaluating the options on the table, while it seems that Pena's future at Barcelona, with 1.5 years left on his contract, is nearing its end.
PLAYED ON LOAN AT GALATASARAY IN 2021-2022
Inaki Pena previously played on loan at Galatasaray during the second half of the 2021-2022 season. He guarded the yellow-reds' goal in 8 matches. In these matches, the Spanish goalkeeper managed to keep a clean sheet in only 1 match, while he conceded 11 goals.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
The 26-year-old goalkeeper has played 22 matches in all competitions this season with Barcelona. Inaki Pena kept a clean sheet in 6 matches while conceding a total of 25 goals. Pena's current market value is reported to be 10 million euros, and his contract with the Spanish giant will expire in June 2026.