Barcelona have confirmed that Wojciech Szczesny will probably be remaining on the membership in the intervening time, after his contract expired final week. With the Blaugrana again in coaching this week, Hansi Flick will little doubt have been eager to make sure the 35-year-old is current for the beginning of the season.
The veteran goalkeeper got here out of retirement lower than two months into his new life final season, after Barcelona sought out an skilled goalkeeper final season within the aftermath of Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s severe knee harm in September. Szczesny would spend three months on the bench, earlier than profitable a beginning spot in January, and ending the season with a Spanish Supercup, Copa del Rey and La Liga titles.
Barcelona hand Szczesny two-year deal
Barcelona introduced on Monday that Szczesny had been handed a brand new two-year deal by the membership, preserving him in motion till 2027, when Szczesny will probably be 37. Most foresee a back-up function for him going ahead, with supervisor Hansi Flick talking warmly of his character and his affect on the dressing room through the season. He has additionally been a success with the fanbase, for his relaxed angle and sense of humour.
4 senior goalkeepers on Barcelona books
With the affirmation of Szczesny’s continuity, Barcelona now have 4 senior goalkeepers on their books for subsequent season as issues stand. Szczesny is broadly anticipated to play a back-up function for Joan Garcia, after the Blaugrana activated his launch clause this summer time. The unknown is what the long run holds for captain ter Stegen, whom Barcelona wish to transfer on, however the participant appears eager to remain.
If Bardghji does effectively in pre-season, he might stick with the primary group. @ffpolo
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) July 6, 2025
Inaki Pena departure imminent
The fourth is Inaki Pena, who till January was their starter. He’s anticipated to go away on a free regardless of having a 12 months left on his deal. Valencia and Celta Vigo confirmed curiosity in Pena, but it surely now appears as if he might transfer overseas.