Barcelona keen to resolve the contract situations of two La Masia graduates at the earliest

A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has offered an update on the future of the Barcelona goalkeepers.

While Marc-Andre ter Stegen is guaranteed to continue, having established himself as one of the best-performing goalkeepers in Europe this season, the future of other goalkeepers in the first-team in Inaki Pena and Arnau Tenas continues to remain uncertain.

The two young goalkeepers have their contracts at Camp Nou expire at the end of the season and there has been no definitive update on their futures for a while now.

Barcelona had proposed a three-year contract to Pena, the current second-choice goalkeeper. The report suggests the goalkeeper has approved the deal and is willing to continue. But nothing has been agreed as of yet.

Pena’s agent Jorge Mendes has held talks with Barça, though, and everything indicates an agreement could be reached in the near future.

Barcelona do have an alternative plan, should Pena leave the club in the summer. After all, it must be mentioned that the former Galatasaray loanee had doubts about renewing his contract following his lack of prominence in the senior side this season.

The alternative for Pena is Tenas. The youngster is rated highly for his brilliant performances in the youth competitions, with many believing he has what it takes to become the number two. If Pena does not renew at Camp Nou, Tenas would be elevated as the main alternative for ter Stegen next season.

However, Tenas’ future at the club also needs addressing, as Barcelona have yet to activate the two-year extension clause in his contract even though it expires at the end of the season. But, the club’s intention is to execute that option and keep hold of the Barça Atletic captain.

As we head toward the final weeks of the season, one would expect Barcelona to make some moves in the coming weeks. The 21-year-old is held in high regard at the club and they wish to resolve his contract issue soon as well.

But a lot may also depend on how the club manage their budget and meet La Liga’s FFP demands before they can register contracts of their first-team players.