Wojciech Szczesny to Join Barcelona as Free Agent

Published 2024-09-30 06:20 by Austin Ivy
Barcelona football news

Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is set to join FC Barcelona on a one-year contract, according to Fabrizio Romano. Szczesny, who had previously retired, will come out of retirement to replace Marc-André ter Stegen.

Medical Tests Scheduled

Szczesny will undergo medical examinations in Spain in the coming days to finalise the deal.

Background

  • Ter Stegen recently sustained an injury, prompting Barcelona to seek a replacement.
  • Szczesny, aged 34, previously played for Juventus and Arsenal.
  • He is known for his shot-stopping abilities and commanding presence in the box.

Recent Developments

  1. 22 September 2024: Hansi Flick expressed concern over Ter Stegen’s injury.
  2. 22 September 2024: Ter Stegen underwent tests following his injury.
  3. 5 September 2024: Ter Stegen confirmed his satisfaction with his Barcelona contract.
  4. 14 August 2024: Szczesny announced his departure from Juventus.
  5. 4 July 2024: Juventus confirmed they would part ways with Szczesny.

Szczesny’s move to Barcelona marks a significant shift in the club’s goalkeeping roster, as they look to maintain stability following Ter Stegen’s injury.

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