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Szczesny is shining at Barcelona. |
Barcelona have no plans to make any major changes in goal, now or in the near future. The plan is to stick to the formula they have used over the years: keep captain Marc-André ter Stegen in the starting line-up, keep an experienced reserve goalkeeper, and give opportunities to the young talents from La Masia.
Mundo Deportivo claim Barcelona have full faith in Ter Stegen's recovery. The German goalkeeper is shortening his recovery time and could even return this season.
According to Sporting Director Deco, Ter Stegen will be an irreplaceable factor in the 2025/26 season, thanks to his experience and long-term commitment to Barcelona. No one in the club's leadership doubts that the German goalkeeper will regain his peak form. In addition, coach Hansi Flick also has great confidence in his compatriot in goal.
However, the German strategist also did not rule out the possibility that Wojciech Szczesny could compete with Ter Stegen next season. Although in fact, the Polish star is being planned for the reserve goalkeeper position at Barcelona in the 2025/26 season.
Coach Hansi Flick has given the green light to extend the contract of the Polish goalkeeper for another season. Negotiations between the two sides have begun.
Szczesny has also expressed his desire to play one more season before considering a second retirement. His agent, Joshua Barnett, confirmed: "There will be no obstacles in extending his contract with Barcelona."
Barca's trust in Szczesny and Stegen has made Inaki Pena a "victim". Pena's contract with Barcelona runs until 2026, and the club initially intended to extend it, but now the chances of him staying are slim.
The relationship between Pena and coach Flick has deteriorated recently, as the goalkeeper refused to accept losing his position in goal to Szczesny.
After years of playing a reserve role at Barcelona, Pena lost his patience and wanted to leave. In fact, he had no shortage of offers on the transfer market.
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