Barcelona outcast ‘one step away’ from joining La Liga newcomersInaki Pena nears Elche loan after Barcelona contract renewal. The 26-year-old goalkeeper favors Elche for proximity to home and coach Eder Sarabia’s trust. This move facilitates Wojciech Szczesny’s registration and benefits Barcelona’s Financial Fair Play situation. The deal, expected to finalize shortly, provides Pena crucial playing time.
