Barça is in the midst of planning for the next season, and one name has been standing out above the rest: Wojciech Szczesny. The Pole arrived at the club surprisingly, a few months after retiring and without having minutes from the start. Despite this, he was patient and ended up securing the starting position, standing out above the rest and playing an essential role.
At the time, Szczesny signed for only one season, thus ending on June 30. Primarily, he intended to see if he still had soccer in his boots and gloves, and it has become clear that he does.
He is the undisputed starter at Barça and is willing to compete with Ter Stegen starting next season. Fabrizio Romano considers his continuity a done deal and speaks of a "very close agreement".
Wojciech Szczesny stays at Barça
Fabrizio Romano has used his X account to provide more details about Szczesny's continuity at Barça. The journalist stated: "The verbal agreement between Wojciech Szczesny and Barça on the new contract is almost closed".
In this regard, Fabrizio Romano concluded: "There are small details to solve when Szczesny gives the final green light, and then he will sign an agreement valid until June 2026. After the board's and Flick's approval, the deal is very close".
Wojciech Szczesny renews: There will be a departure at Barça
No one expected the great performance Szczesny has delivered at Barça, to the point that his continuity will leave a major casualty. We are talking about Iñaki Peña, whose contract expires in 2026 and already knows he will not continue. He has decided to leave due to the lack of opportunities, intending to feel important away from the club.
Szczesny's starting position and continuity leave him in a bad spot, to the point that both he and his entourage already consider his departure from Barça a given. 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 Pole and definitively transfer Iñaki Peña. Updates are expected soon, as Fabrizio Romano has said: everything is in motion...
In Barcelona, the idea is clear. For the next season, the first team's goalkeeper duo will be formed by Ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczesny. Straddling between the reserve team and the 'seniors' will be Kochen, the great promise for the future.