Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Barcelona’s current goalkeeper is set to leave club in the upcoming summer of 2024 following Saudi Arabia clubs interested.
This departure would leave Barcelona with Spanish shot-stopper Inaki Pena as the primary backup in the goalkeeping department.
Ter Stegen embarked on his Barcelona adventure in 2014, bringing his cat-like reflexes and commanding presence to the Camp Nou. His journey with the Catalan giants has been a rollercoaster of highs, lows, and plenty of clean sheets.
His potential exit from Barcelona is influenced by a combination of contractual and financial factors, as well as the player’s desire to seek new career opportunities.
Ter Stegen potential departure in 2024 leaves Barcelona with Inaki as the likely sole backup goalkeeper.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper known for his quick reflexes and solid shot-stopping ability, will need to step up to the challenge of supporting ter Stegen in the upcoming season.
While not featuring in every La Liga match this season (10 appearances, 900 minutes), Inaki has solidified his presence as Barcelona’s starting goalkeeper whenever called upon.
He has impressively started in all his appearances, contributing to the team’s current second-place position with 57 points.
Inaki ast league appearance came on February 3rd, keeping a clean sheet in Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves. He has secured two clean sheets in La Liga this season overall.
Barcelona’s next La Liga match is on March 3rd against Athletic Club. Last season, Inaki saw limited action with two La Liga appearances.
Prior to his return to Barcelona in July 2022, Inaki gained valuable experience on loan at Galatasaray, making six league appearances.
Since his debut as a substitute against Real Valladolid on May 23rd, 2023 (at the age of 24 years and 82 days), the young goalkeeper has amassed 12 La Liga appearances with two clean sheets to his name.
