Wojciech Szczesny happy to cede position to Inaki Pena in Barcelona goal

Pena has been in impressive form for Barcelona B

Wojciech Szczesny has said he is happy to cede his position in the Barcelona goal to Inaki Pena, who has been in impressive form for Barcelona B.

Pena, 22, has kept 10 clean sheets in 18 appearances for the B team this season, and has been called up to the first-team squad on several occasions.

Szczesny, 31, has been Barcelona's first-choice goalkeeper for the past two seasons, but he has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

Szczesny: "I'm happy to support Inaki"

"I'm happy to support Inaki," Szczesny told reporters. "He's a great goalkeeper and he deserves his chance.

"I'll be there to help him in any way I can, and I'm sure he'll be a success at Barcelona."

Pena: "I'm ready to take my chance"

"I'm ready to take my chance," Pena said. "I've been working hard for this moment, and I'm confident that I can prove myself at Barcelona.

"I'm grateful to Wojciech for his support, and I'm determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me."