Wojciech Szczesny changing Inaki Pena as Barcelona’s important goalkeeper this yr has been one of many key highlights for the membership this season.
The veteran goalkeeper has certainly turn out to be a first-team common for Barcelona, within the absence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen. His prominence within the first crew has come on the expense of Pena, who seems to have fallen out of favour beneath Flick.
Szczesny, for his half, has been spectacular, to say the least. The veteran Pole has supplied some much-needed expertise in between the sticks, and regardless of the occasional fumbles, he has carried out an outstanding job to date.
The numbers converse for themselves, as the previous Arsenal goalkeeper has stored 4 clear sheets in 9 aggressive matches, conceding solely 9 targets within the course of.
Deco confirms Szczesny can keep at Barcelona
Within the wake of Szczesny’s latest prominence within the crew, there have been talks of the Pole’s potential retention subsequent season, together with his present deal expiring on the finish of the continued marketing campaign.
To that finish, Barcelona sporting director Deco has not too long ago confirmed that Szczesny can certainly keep at Barça past the tip of the season.
Will Szczesny keep at Barcelona subsequent season? (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
“If he’s joyful, he’s a participant to remember as a result of he can provide us so much subsequent yr,” he instructed SPORT (h/t Fabrizio Romano).
Deco, although, later admitted that Barcelona have but to carry talks with the previous Juventus goalkeeper surrounding a possible contract extension.
“I don’t know his plans but. We haven’t spoken, however we’ll certainly converse quickly,” the Brazilian added.
From a tactical perspective, Szczesny’s extended keep at Barcelona might definitely be helpful for the membership, particularly bearing in mind Pena’s unsure future on the membership.
Though the Catalans are eager on extending the contract of the younger Spanish shot-stopper, his latest demotion from the crew’s plans might probably tempt him to go away Barcelona in the summertime and begin a brand new journey elsewhere.
The approaching few months, subsequently, might show to be essential as these two goalkeepers look to take a ultimate name on their future at Barcelona.