Wojciech Szczesny might lastly put pen to paper on a Barcelona contract extension earlier than the top of the month.
The previous Poland worldwide endured a troublesome begin to life as first selection goalkeeper for Hansi Flick this season, however he has began to ship along with his performances, as a part of a powerful streak of consistency in 2025.
Regardless of initially choosing Inaki Pena because the participant to cowl for Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s season-ending damage, the state of affairs has now been flipped by Flick in Szczesny’s favour.
Flick made the daring name to deliver Szczesny out of retirement within the first half of the marketing campaign, following Ter Stegen’s damage, and he now appears unmoveable between the Barcelona posts.
Szczesny signed a brief time period deal on the membership, operating till the top of the present season, however all events are open to an extension primarily based on his type.
Ter Stegen will return to the primary crew over the summer season, and Szczesny will possible slot again as a deputy, however he seems proud of that situation.
Sporting director Deco confirmed talks are transferring positively and he absolutely expects the veteran stopper to increase his hyperlink earlier than the marketing campaign wraps up in Might.
“Szczesny is a really skilled goalkeeper. We had the chance to deliver him in by a type of coincidences that happen in soccer,” as per quotes from Marca.
“He was a participant we knew had rather a lot to contribute to the squad and he’s accomplished that. The credit score goes to the coaches and the gamers themselves on a day-to-day foundation.
“We’re very proud of him and the function he’s taking part in in our marketing campaign. He’ll certainly stick with us subsequent season.”
Szczesny potential new contract will run till the top of the 2025/26 season however the membership might insert an extension clause into the settlement for the next marketing campaign.