Barcelona receive official transfer request from Serie A

Italian Serie A club Como has formally submitted a transfer request to FC Barcelona for goalkeeper Iñaki Peña. This request occurred following the friendly Joan Gamper Trophy match between the two clubs on Sunday, which Barcelona won 5-0.

Despite their heavy defeat in the match, Como's officials approached Barcelona counterparts after the game to initiate the transfer move. The report confirms Como is actively pushing to sign the Barcelona shot-stopper.

Peña is widely expected to leave Barcelona before the summer transfer window closes. His position in the pecking order has declined under manager Hansi Flick following the recent arrival of goalkeeper Joan García.

The news of Como's formal transfer request for Peña lodged after the Joan Gamper Trophy match was specifically reported by Football Italia.