Peña's exit closes out a career-long relationship with the Barcelona academy, where he progressed through every youth level before serving as backup and, at times, starting goalkeeper for the first team. With the club's goalkeeping pecking order settled elsewhere, both sides agreed a permanent switch to Greece was the right next step for a player who needs regular football heading into his prime years.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed the move is fully done, with Panathinaikos winning the race ahead of other suitors across Europe. The Greek giants have handed Peña a deal running through 2029 with an additional option year, and he is expected to be presented to fans in Athens within days. For Barcelona, the €3m fee is a modest addition to the summer budget, but the move frees up space and wages as Hansi Flick continues to reshape the squad.