BARCELONA STAR’S FUTURE CONFIRMED AFTER MEETING WITH DECO

He has since been relegated firmly back to a bench role, however, culminating in suggestions that the 25-year-old has set his sights on no.1 duties elsewhere for next season.

This, however, will in fact not prove to be the case.

As per the aforementioned MD, Peña’s agents on Tuesday sat down for a meeting with Barca sporting director Deco.

And, during as much, both parties expressed their willingness to continue through the summer, and beyond.

Xavi and his coaching staff are more than happy with Peña’s credentials as a backup option between the posts, with the former Spanish youth international also content with his role.

It is in turn concluded that:

‘Iñaki Peña feels good at Barça and there would only be a change of plans on both sides if an irrefutable offer arrived that would also have to improve his currently considerable salary.’