Flick lifts the ban on him and Barcelona now offers him a renewal

Barcelona is enjoying a fantastic season, sitting atop the La Liga table with 30 points, six ahead of their rivals Real Madrid. Their lead was bolstered by a decisive 4-0 victory over Madrid in last week’s Clasico.

Recent reports from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional” indicate that Iñaki Peña’s future could change dramatically soon. Initially facing exclusion from the team, his impressive performances have prompted Hansi Flick to keep him in the starting lineup.

Peña had struggled with consistency while filling in for the injured Marc-André ter Stegen, leading to speculation that Wojciech Szczęsny might take over as the first-choice goalkeeper after the international break. This raised questions about the decision by Joan Laporta and Deco to sign him.

However, Peña has proven himself as Flick’s preferred goalkeeper, delivering notable performances, particularly in the Clasico against Real Madrid where he effectively prevented Kylian Mbappé from scoring. Flick has expressed no intention of benching him.

As a result, Barcelona is considering extending Peña’s contract, which is set to expire in 2026, a move that has attracted interest from several clubs. The coming weeks will be pivotal for Peña’s future, but Flick is very pleased with his development. Peña is likely to be eager to renew his contract and continue with Barcelona.