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The FC Barcelona camp has lately seen news break of a tense moment between head coach Hansi Flick and goalkeeper Iñaki Peña, fueling further speculations about Peña’s future with the team.
The friction supposedly began when Peña showed up three minutes late to a team commitment ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semifinals against Athletic Club. In response, Flick benched Peña in that game and went with Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The manager confirmed the disciplinary action, because of which Flick underlined the importance of being on time and professional conduct.
The situation came to a head when there was a brief but heated exchange between Flick and Peña, which did not appear to end on good terms. Since then, Peña has been weighing his options and considering his future at FC Barcelona.
Since then, Flick’s trust in Szczesny has been palpable, with the Polish international preferred in big games, including La Liga matches. The change has forced Peña, who was on the rise to prominence following Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury, to reevaluate his position within the team.
Peña’s contract with FC Barcelona runs until June 2026. With the new development and the expected return of ter Stegen, it is reported that Peña is weighing his options, which could include looking elsewhere for more regular first-team football.
FC Barcelona supporters and football analysts alike watch with bated breath as to how this development will play out, affecting not only the performance of the team but also the future careers of the players concerned.
