Barcelona veteran in line for his first begin of the season in upcoming Copa del Rey conflict

It has been three months since FC Barcelona secured the signing of Wojciech Szczesny as an emergency substitute for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who suffered a critical season-ending harm.

The previous Poland No. 1, on the time, had left Juventus and introduced his retirement, and was settling right into a household life in Marbella.

Nonetheless, some fast conversations, together with one with a sure Robert Lewandowski, modified issues and Szczesny made a U-turn on his retirement choice and signed for Barça till the tip of the season.

Debut on the horizon

Upon his signing, there had been speculations that Szczesny agreed to affix Barcelona provided that he could be the first-choice starter forward of Inaki Pena.

Nonetheless, AS reviews that the previous Arsenal and Juventus star was not supplied any such ensures, nor did he ask for something.

Szczesny’s time is sort of right here. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)

Whereas he did anticipate to play at some stage, Szczesny has but to step onto the pitch for a single minute within the Barça jersey.

Nonetheless, all that’s set to alter on January 4 when Barcelona tackle UD Barbastro within the Copa del Rey Spherical of 32.

Certainly, if nothing goes improper, Szczesny will begin towards the RFEF Segunda Division outfit within the Blaugrana’s first match of 2025, marking his debut for the membership.

Despite the fact that he has not performed in any respect since signing, Szczesny’s behaviour has been described as glorious {and professional} based on sources from the dressing room.

Now that he’s set to get a possibility to show himself in every week’s time, the 34-year-old shot-stopper will probably be desirous to make a mark.