Wojciech Szczesny decided to come out of retirement after receiving a call from Barça. Months after leaving professional soccer, the Polish goalkeeper made the decision to join Hansi Flick's squad to address Ter Stegen's injury. The situation wasn't easy at first: he started as a substitute and made mistakes when he played, but he eventually turned things around... To the point that he's already negotiating his contract renewal.
Wojciech Szczesny to Renew with Barça: "99%"
Szczesny's continuity at Barcelona is practically a matter of state in his native Poland, where updates have been provided. The journalist Lukasz Wisniowski, who is very close to the Barça goalkeeper, has spoken about it.
"Wojciech Szczesny will extend his contract with Barça for at least one more year, 99 percent. I don't think money will be an obstacle. The Polish goalkeeper's circle is aware of how playing for Barcelona can be monetized. Both he and his family feel very good there: he's performing well and is appreciated by the locker room," he says.
Far from stopping there, Wisniowski added: "Out of respect for Iñaki Peña, I think that to make him aware that he should look for a new club, Szczesny will want to declare as soon as possible that he will renew his contract".
Wojciech Szczesny Renews: An Exit at Barça
No one expected the great performance Szczesny has delivered at Barça, to the point that his renewal will leave a major casualty. We're talking about Iñaki Peña, whose contract expires in 2026 and already knows he won't continue. He has made the decision to leave due to the lack of opportunities, intending to feel important away from the club.
Szczesny's starting position and renewal leave him in a bad spot, to the point that both he and his circle already take his departure from Barça for granted. There won't be a major transfer since he only has one year left on his contract, but something will be gained from his departure. All parties agree, and the plan is to renew the Polish goalkeeper and definitively transfer Iñaki Peña. Updates are expected soon: everything is in motion...