Barcelona academy graduate’s potential move to Italy hits a roadblock | OneFootball

Barcelona and Como took to the field last night in the Joan Gamper trophy clash and the game ended in a 5-0 win for Hansi Flick’s side in what was a landslide result.

Notably, however, the connection between the two clubs this summer spans far beyond the mere 90 minutes of football they engaged in last night.

Currently building an exciting young team under the tutelage of former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas, Como have been alert to the situation of all exit-linked Barcelona players. Inaki Pena has thus emerged as a player they retain an interest in.

Falling apart

While the Serie A side were touted to be a potential destination for Barcelona outcast Inaki Pena, SPORT relays in a recent report that the youngster is now far from the move that was highly speculated.

Pena’s move to Como likely to fall through. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

There have already been official contacts between the two clubs, but they stand significantly apart in terms of their terms, and an agreement is unlikely.

The player, in fact, has begun studying the other options on his table at this point, and so have Como, who are determined to find a starting goalkeeper at the earliest. In fact, they are now being linked with ex-Barcelona and current PSG star Arnau Tenas.

Given the urgency that the Italian side are in and the relatively massive demands from Barcelona, there is little scope for a change in the situation in Pena’s case.

Moreover, Barcelona do not wish to let him go until Joan Garcia is officially registered.

Should the Como option fall apart, Pena will turn to the interest he has received from the likes of Celta Vigo and Sevilla. In such a case, however, it is likely he renews with Barcelona and leaves on loan with an option to buy.