Serie A side move closer to landing Barcelona outcast as club awaits registration clarity | OneFootball

Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena is edging closer to a summer move to Serie A side Como, according to SPORT.

The deal is moving in the right direction, but one final hurdle still needs to be cleared before it can be completed.

Pena’s time at Barcelona appears to be coming to an end after the arrival of Joan Garcia and the contract renewal of Wojciech Szczesny.

With competition for the number one spot now stronger than ever, the 26-year-old knows that his chances of regular minutes have dropped. For months, he has been certain that leaving Barça is the only way to get consistent playing time.

Moving closer to Como

Talks with Como are currently the most advanced option, with negotiations between both clubs progressing well.

Pena is reportedly excited by the idea of becoming the first-choice goalkeeper for a team showing strong ambition in Serie A. However, the move is unlikely to go through until next week.

Como are in talks to sign Inaki Pena. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

In the meantime, Barcelona will register Szczesny in La Liga to ensure they have a reliable backup option.

This weekend, Pena will travel with the squad to Mallorca and take his place on the bench, with Joan Garcia set to start and make his official debut for the club.

Como move the perfect solution for Pena

Initially, Pena had hoped to remain in La Liga. However, his high salary as a substitute goalkeeper made it difficult for other Spanish clubs to secure his services. This opened the door for Como, who have emerged as the ideal destination.

The Italian side have invested heavily in their squad during this transfer window and aim to compete for European spots in the coming seasons.

For Pena, joining Como would not only guarantee him the starting role but also allow him to be part of a project with clear growth potential.

However, it must be remembered that this move hinges on whether Barcelona can register Garcia and Szczesny in time.