An FC Barcelona star revealed that he has received a contract offer from the club and also the … More
An FC Barcelona star revealed that he has received a contract offer from the club and also the determining factor that could influence whether he stays in Catalonia or not.
Wojciech Szczesny was memorably brought out of retirement earlier this season when Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered what was expected to be a campaign-ending injury away at Villarreal.
The Pole had to bide his time to make his debut, which came in January at the turn of 2025 in the Copa del Rey against Barbastro.
When Hansi Flick’s first choice goalkeeper at the time Inaki Pena was late for a meeting in Saudi Arabia as Barca attempted to win back the Spanish Super Cup from Real Madrid, however, the former Arsenal and Juventus shotstopper became the starter between the sticks and hasn’t looked back since.
‘Tek’ has become a fan favourite in Montjuic, who has undoubtedly had a lot to do with Barca winning both the mentioned cup competitions at Real Madrid’s expense while also closing in on a domestic treble thanks to another triumph in El Clasico on Sunday.
A fourth consecutive victory over the enemy this term opened up a seven-point advantage at the top of the table, and it means the Blaugrana can claim La Liga with a win over another bitter rival in Espanyol on Thursday.
After the 4-3 victory in the Clasico, Szczesny, who signed for just one year back in October, shed light on contract extension talks with Barca’s higher-ups.
Szczesny confirms FC Barcelona has made him a proposal
“I don’t hide that I have an offer to continue at Barca for two more years. They have already presented it to me, but I have asked for time. I need to decide with my family what’s best for all of us,” the veteran told Canal+ Poland following the final whistle, before stating that essentially the future will be decided by his other half.
“I owe it to my wife to decide this together and we haven’t done it yet. Most decisions are made by my wife and I am not ashamed of it at all,” he added.
“I was deciding about football as a professional, but this is an unusual case. We were all determined that we would come for a year to fullfil our dreams and then play golf again.”
Whatever happens, ‘Tek’ doesn’t regret lacing up his boots again and taking the opportunity of a lifetime to don Blaugrana.
“I was retired and now I find myself with this. It may seem strange because Inter Milan eliminated us [from the Champions League]
, but this Barca right now is the best team in the world. What these young guys are doing is impressive and it should have its reward. It’s a shame that we couldn’t win everything, but we’ve been close and we’ve built something very important for the future,” he explained.
Szczesny’s decision will influence how FC Barcelona moves forward
What Szczesny decides to do is integral to the first team’s future, and will primarily determine whether we’ll see heated competition for the number one goalkeeper spot with Ter Stegen next term or the German having an almost unchallenged experience as captain and starter once more.
If Szczesny remains at the club and as Flick’s preference, Ter Stegen could look to move on which would usher in a new reign as FC Barcelona’s main skipper for a figure such as Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Raphinha or Ronald Araujo while a new name possibly enters the list of five.