Barcelona open to extending 34-year-old veteran star’s stay at club beyond this season

Barcelona have kept the door open for extending Wojciech Szczesny’s contract, as revealed by SPORT.

This unexpected development comes at a crucial time for the club, where the goalkeeper situation remains a significant topic of discussion.

Szczesny initially played second fiddle to Inaki Pena after joining Barcelona on a short-term contract. However, in recent matches, he has secured a prominent role as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Although there have been moments where his sharpness seemed slightly off, his overall performance has been solid enough to earn the trust of the coaching staff.

Debate within Barcelona

This shift has sparked conversations within the club about the future of their goalkeeping department.

While Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s recovery is expected to bring him back to top form, Barcelona are exploring long-term options for the position.

The possibility of bringing in a new goalkeeper to eventually succeed Ter Stegen is being seriously considered.

Meanwhile, Szczesny’s immediate impact cannot be overlooked. Having regained form, he is now expected to feature in key matches for the remainder of the season.

His contributions have prompted the club to consider whether extending his stay for another year might be beneficial. Szczesny’s professionalism and positive influence in the dressing room have not gone unnoticed.

Barcelona are open to discussion

Barcelona are keen to discuss the future directly with Szczesny in the coming months. If he expresses interest in staying, an extension could be on the table. On the other hand, if he opts to move on, the club will pursue other options without hesitation.

Decisions on this matter are expected to be finalised in March. For now, Szczesny remains a vital part of Barcelona’s plans as they navigate a challenging season.

Regardless of the outcome, the expectation is that ter Stegen will fully recover and return to his dominant self, much like Courtois did for Real Madrid after injury setbacks.

Barcelona’s future goalkeeping landscape remains uncertain, but it is clear that thoughtful planning is already underway.