Wojciech Szczesny didn’t have the simplest begin to life at Barcelona, however after biding him time, he has now established himself because the beginning goalkeeper for Hansi Flick. Except for matches in opposition to Actual Betis and Getafe, the Polish veteran has began each match that the Catalans have performed in 2025.
Szczesny joined Barcelona in September after Marc-Andre Ter Stegen suffered a season-ending knee damage. He got here out of retirement to make the transfer, which he mirrored on throughout an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport (through Sport).
“I retired as a result of I couldn’t discover a venture to get enthusiastic about, however I felt it was too thrilling a chance to show down. I got here with out the expectation of enjoying, I had solely been enjoying golf for 2 months. I noticed my future right here.”
Szczesny spent 9 years of his profession enjoying in Italy (AS Roma 2015-17, Juventus 2017-24), and he mirrored on the variations between there and Spain in a footballing sense.
“The significance of being one purpose up is lower than in Italy, right here they proceed to assault, it’s spectacular. The opposite day we gained 7-1 (in opposition to Valencia) and all my teammates had been celebrating. Me too, however I used to be aggravated as a result of they scored a purpose in opposition to me. On a tactical stage, Italy is just a little forward, however on a technical stage Spain is far more superior. There are extra targets right here, it’s not all so organised.”
Szczesny was additionally requested about his ideas on Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal, who continues to amaze on the age of 17.
“He’s the best technical expertise I’ve seen in my life. I’ve not seen anybody do the issues he does in coaching. With him and the youthful gamers, the vitality they transmit may be very good, I’ve loads of enjoyable with them.”