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The future of Iñaki Peña remains shrouded in uncertainty. The Alicante goalkeeper continues to negotiate his departure from FC Barcelona, aware that he is not in Hansi Flick's plans for this season. Despite his willingness to find a way out, everything is contingent on the Catalan club first managing to register its replacements: Joan García and Wojciech Szczesny. Until that happens, his exit is on hold.
One of the teams closely monitoring his movements is Celta Vigo. The sports management of the Galician team has been interested in Peña for some time, but the club's financial conditions, coupled with the recent signing of Romanian Ionut Radu as the supposed starting goalkeeper, cooled the operation. However, the situation could take a turn.
Celta will only sign him if he arrives as a free agent
Radu has raised many doubts during the initial preseason matches. His mistakes, especially with the ball at his feet, have raised alarms at Balaídos. Claudio Giráldez, who advocates for a bold style from the back, needs a reliable goalkeeper in that aspect. And Peña fits perfectly into that profile.
However, as reported in the newspaper Sport, Celta would only consider his arrival if it happens as a free agent and the player agrees to significantly reduce his salary. Vigo is not willing to make any payment for his signing. Furthermore, neither Iván Villar nor Marc Vidal currently provide the necessary security to face a demanding season in which the Galician club will compete in European competition.
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