Barcelona to face the problematic position in 2025 as Hansi Flick outlines the plan for this season
The situation of the ports of Barcelona has been under the microscope in the last 12-15 months. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen had several high-profile errors, while Inaki Pena also flattered to cheat when called upon. The former is now out for the rest of this season, and his replacement is Wojciech Szczesny.
Ronald Araújo will find it difficult to regain his place in the starting eleven once he has recovered. The duo Iñigo Martínez – Pau Cubarsí is very much to the taste of Hansi Flick Flick. @bonagerman
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) October 12, 2024
Szczesny is expected to be available for next weekend's match against Alaves, and second ReliefHansi Flick's idea is for the Polish stopper to be his number one, as soon as he is deemed fit enough to play. This would mean that Pena would once again be a backup option.
Pena's prominence is also set to decline further. According to the report, Barcelona intends to sign a new “keeper” in 2025, both in January and in the summer. When this happens, there would be a strong chance for Pena to move on, as Ter Stegen is linked with a long-term contract until 2028.
It remains to be seen who Barcelona sign, but it is clear that Pena is no longer supported. Ter Stegen will definitely be number one again when he is back next season, although whoever is signed could have a chance to happen.
