Last week, Barcelona faced a significant setback with the news that their starting goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, will be sidelined for the rest of the season. In response, the club has acted quickly to find a replacement.
Today, Barcelona officially announced the signing of seasoned Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny on a contract that runs until the season’s end.
After departing Juventus this past summer, Szczęsny had initially announced his retirement from professional football. However, the opportunity to join Barcelona prompted the 34-year-old to rethink his decision.
In the wake of Ter Stegen’s injury, La Masia graduate Iñaki Peña has taken the helm as the starting goalkeeper for Barcelona’s last three matches.
Previously, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick stated in a press conference that no player on the team has a guaranteed starting position.
Throughout his career, Szczęsny has also played for Arsenal, Roma, and Brentford.
