Wojciech Szczesny, a goalkeeper, is on the verge of extending his stay at Barcelona, with a verbal agreement over a new contract nearly complete. The deal, which is set to run until June 2026, is awaiting the final approval from Szczesny, after which he will sign the contract. According to the latest reports, the board and manager Hansi Flick have already given their approval, paving the way for the agreement to be finalised.
Contract Details
The new contract will see Szczesny commit to Barcelona until 2026, with the club having previously signed him on a deal valid until 2025. This development suggests that the club is keen to retain the services of the experienced goalkeeper, who has been with Barcelona since 2024. Szczesny’s move to Barcelona was completed on 1 October 2024, as reported, with the club announcing his signing as a free agent the day before.
Background on Szczesny
Szczesny, who plays as a goalkeeper, has been praised by his manager Hansi Flick, as reported on 7 March 2025. Additionally, he has expressed enthusiasm about Barcelona’s style of play, as reported on 18 March 2025. With his contract extension nearing completion, Szczesny is set to continue playing for Barcelona, having initially signed with the club in October 2024, with a contract valid until 2025, as announced on 2 October 2024.