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Barcelona to sign former Arsenal goalkeeper to replace Ter Stegen

Barcelona is set to sign former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to replace injured Andre ter Stegen, who will be out for the rest of the season.

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According to the transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan side has found a replacement for Ter Stegen, and it turned out to be a shock move.

Keylor Navas and Loris Karius are among potential targets to solve Camp Nou’s goalkeeper crisis; however, Barca decided to go for a now-out-of-retirement Szczesny.

🔵🔴🇵🇱 Wojciech Szczesny will sign his Barcelona contract until June 2025 on Monday.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 25, 2024

Barcelona sign former Arsenal star Szczesny to replace Ter Stegen.

The Polish shot-stopper played a pivotal role for English Premier League side Arsenal under the great Arsene Wenger, having won two FA Cups back-to-back (2014 and 2015).

Szczesny joined Juventus after departing from Emirates and won consecutive Serie A titles with the Turin side (2017-2020).

After a successful career in European football, the 35-year-old retired after the 2023/24 season.

With Barca’s current situation, Szczesny will come out of retirement and sign as a free agent for one season with the La Liga side.

Szczesny’s contract with Barca revealed

The agreement with Barça stipulates that Szczesny will sign a one-year contract, allowing him to take on the starting role in goal following Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury. This signing addresses an immediate need for the team and strengthens the squad with an experienced goalkeeper who can contribute in La Liga and European competitions.

One of the most notable aspects of this acquisition is that, although Szczesny has not played in recent months, he is confident that he can perform at the highest level. In the coming days, the goalkeeper will undergo medical tests in Spain, an essential step to ensure his physical condition and officially confirm his arrival at the club. Barcelona fans eagerly await how Szczesny adapts to the team’s playing style and how he may impact their on-field performance.

Szczesny’s arrival is critical for Barcelona, which faces a series of decisive matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. With the pressure to achieve positive results, the Polish goalkeeper’s experience could be vital to maintaining the team’s defensive solidity. His ability to make crucial saves and his leadership on the field make him a highly valued signing in this context. The fact that he will be partner with current Barca’s superstar Robert Lewandowski would be exciting as the pair was Poland’s pillars for years.

As the transfer window approaches, Barcelona focuses on maximizing its opportunities in the current season. Including Szczesny in the squad could boost the team’s ability to compete for the titles they aim to conquer. Undoubtedly, all eyes will be on his performance once his arrival at the Catalan club becomes official.