Key Takeaways:
- Como has been evaluating Inaki Pena’s suitability ahead of approving a loan transfer from Barcelona
- The 26-year-old goalkeeper would extend his Barcelona contract, which expires in June 2026, as part of the potential deal
- Como has already added six new signings this summer, including current first-choice goalkeeper Jean Butez
Transfer Evaluation Underway at Como
Como are currently undertaking technical assessments of Inaki Pena before finalising a proposed loan move from Barcelona. According to Alfredo Pedulla, the club had been expected to conclude the transaction for the Spanish goalkeeper today, but internal evaluations are ongoing before any confirmation is given.
Details of the Proposed Deal
All terms are in place for an initial loan arrangement with an option for Como to secure a permanent transfer of Pena. As a condition of the move, the 26-year-old would sign a contract extension with Barcelona, since his deal is set to expire in June 2026. Sources familiar with the situation have highlighted that Como is still considering the technical aspects before proceeding with the transfer.
Il retroscena: #Como, le riflessioni su #InakiPena https://t.co/B9SJYT6jU3
— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) August 19, 2025
Como’s Goalkeeper Options and Summer Activity
Jean Butez, who arrived at Como during the 2025 January transfer window, is currently the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. The club is expected to reach a final decision on Inaki Pena’s situation shortly.
| Player | Position | Transfer Type | Previous Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaro Morata | Forward | Permanent | Milan |
| Jacobo Ramon | Defender | Permanent | Real Madrid |
| Jayden Addai | Forward | Permanent | AZ Alkmaar |
| Martin Baturina | Midfielder | Permanent | Dinamo Zagreb |
| Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn | Forward | Permanent | Celtic |
| Jesus Rodriguez | Midfielder | Permanent | Betis |
| Jean Butez | Goalkeeper | Permanent | Antwerp |
Como Among Serie A’s Biggest Spenders
Having invested heavily during the current transfer window, Como has already secured the signings of six players: Alvaro Morata, Jacobo Ramon, Jayden Addai, Martin Baturina, Nicolas-Gerrit Kuhn, and Jesus Rodriguez. The possible arrival of Inaki Pena would further strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.
