The situation regarding the goalkeeper position at FC Barcelona seems to be getting clearer as days go by. It's confirmed internally that Joan García arrives as the desired starter, aiming to carry out a generational change between the posts. This has left the three goalkeepers with first-team contracts in a complicated situation, starting with Ter Stegen, followed by Iñaki Peña, and ending with Wojciech Szczesny.
Wojciech Szczesny makes a decision
Of the three pending cases, the one that has been clarified first is the Polish goalkeeper's. At 35 years old, he made the decision to come out of retirement after just a few months away from soccer. Barça's call changed everything and he ended up clearly securing the starting spot, convincing Hansi Flick, who gave him control of the blaugrana goal.
Szczesny signed for just one season, so, as of today, he is a free agent. But the reality is that he will be for only a short time. After analyzing his situation, the Polish goalkeeper has decided to extend his contract with Barça. ESPN has revealed that Wojciech Szczesny will sign an extension for one more season plus an optional one.
Goalkeeper for the Copa del Rey
Hansi Flick's trust in Szczesny is absolute and he always knew he wanted to renew him. He has finally convinced him, making it clear that he wants him at Barça as Joan García's mentor. The Polish goalkeeper will be the Copa del Rey goalkeeper, becoming the emergency solution if the Catalan suffers any physical setback.
Meanwhile, Ter Stegen's situation is complicated. He has gone from starter to being left out, and he knows he must look for a new destination. This is something Iñaki Peña is already doing, who hopes to solve his situation before the end of next week.
This way, the plan is clear and with Wojciech Szczesny's renewal, it's sealed. The Catalan will be the starter in La Liga and Champions League, the Polish goalkeeper in the Copa, and the rest must leave. Meanwhile, alternating between the reserve team and the first team will be academy product Diego Kochen, aiming to keep growing this season.