Inaki Pena

Inaki Pena to join Galatasaray on loan from Barcelona

epa07991713 Spain's Under 21 national soccer team goalkeeper Inaki Pena (L) and forward Ansu Fati (R) attend a team's traning session at Las Rozas, Madrid, 12 November 2019. Spain will face Macedonia in their UEFA Euro Under 21 qualifying soccer match on 14 November 2019. EPA-EFE/Javier Lizon

Barcelona’s back up goal keeper Inaki Pena is set to join Turkish side Galatasaray on loan.

Pena, who has once again played a back up role to Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Neto this season, will leave the club on a four month deal.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona

The agreement does not include a purchase clause for the former Spanish U21 international, with Dominic Torrent’s side, as per reports from Diario AS.

Pena has already travelled to Turkey this weekend and a deal is expected to be completed before the European transfer window closes in the next 24 hours.

The 23-year-old has returned to Barcelona’s B team this season with nine appearances for them in 2021/22.

His departure includes a wage sharing agreement between the two clubs as Barcelona look to reduce their salary bill in the second half of 2021/22.

Ter Stegen and Neto will continue as the two senior goal keeping options for Barcelona in the coming months.

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