Inaki Pena: ‘Szczesny said he didn’t come to compete, and that surprised me’

Barcelona’s goalkeeper Inaki Pena recently shared his experiences at the club and discussed his relationships with other goalkeepers.

Szczesny is an impressive individual. I only knew him as a goalkeeper for some of Europe’s top teams. On the first day, he approached me and mentioned that he wasn’t here to compete with me; the only competition I have is with myself, which really caught me off guard,” Pena shared.

He also valued Barcelona’s openness about squad decisions. “The club informed me about signing a goalkeeper, and I appreciate their communication; it speaks volumes. Relying on just one first-team goalkeeper is risky.”

As for his future, Pena maintains a calm perspective. “If Barcelona wants to extend my contract, they’ll do it when they feel it’s right.”

Inaki Pena: “I feel more confident than ever thanks to Hansi Flick.”