Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is set to renew his FC Barcelona contract. Following weeks of family meetings and internal discussions, he has decided to remain until 2026.
This choice comes after Barca’s recent triumph against Real Madrid, after which Szczesny confirmed the club had given him a fresh contract.
Why Szczesny chose to stay?
The Poland international first hesitated. Retirement could have been under consideration.
Still, GOAL Poland sources (via SPORT) verify that he decided to stay at the Nou Camp. This result was shaped by his comfort at the club and family matters.
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The suggested agreement calls for two guaranteed seasons. Either side could end the agreement in 2026.
He appreciates stability as this contract helps to balance personal requirements with professional ambition.
What does the new deal entail?
Spanish current champions made a straightforward proposal: two additional years. Ex-Arsenal goalie is expected by the club to play a backup part next season. Still, the dressing room still greatly depends on his experience and leadership.
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He understands his changing part and has taken up the challenge.
Barca had established a deadline at month’s end for his response. The choice is now under review.
What fate now befalls Ter Stegen?
The Polish’s contract increase is pressure on the goalkeeper dynamics at Hansi Flick’s team.
The club is also after Joan Garcia from Espanyol. That action and the shot-stopper’s contract call into question Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future.
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Szczesny’s contract embodies a veteran’s mentality and is intelligent and adaptable. Flick’s squad’s goalkeeping drama is far from over, though, with Garcia on the radar and Ter Stegen under scrutiny.
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