Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Barcelona's Inaki Pena to Elche: Loan Move Confirmed
Inaki Pena, a backup goalie for Barcelona, is going to play for Elche, a team that just got into the La Liga, on loan.
Before he leaves, he's signing a new contract with Barcelona that lasts until 2029.
Other teams wanted him, but he picked Elche because he wants to play a lot.
His move might help Barcelona with some financial rules too.
It looks like he'll get to play regularly for Elche.
Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena is set to join Elche on loan.
Pena will sign a three-year contract extension with Barcelona before the loan.
Elche is a newly promoted La Liga team.
Other teams, like Celta Vigo and Girona, were also interested in Pena.
Pena desired to play consistently at a high level.
- Who
- Inaki Pena (Barcelona goalkeeper)
- What
- Inaki Pena will join Elche on loan.
- When
- No specific timeframe given.
- Where
- Elche, Spain
- Why
- Pena desires consistent playing time.
- Player
- Inaki Pena
- Current Team
- FC Barcelona
- New Team (Loan)
- Elche
- Contract Extension
- Three-year extension through 2029
- League
- La Liga