Barcelona open contract talks with 34-year-old veteran star – report

Wojciech Szczesny has been a revelation for FC Barcelona in latest weeks, with the 34-year-old shot-stopper proving to be a worthwhile addition to the squad.

Having taken over from Inaki Pena because the beginning goalkeeper, the Pole has not misplaced a single sport with Barcelona, conserving eight clear sheets in 14 appearances.

Introduced in as an emergency answer after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s severe damage, Szczesny solely signed a short-term contract till the top of the season.

However his latest performances and the best way he has tailored to the group have led the Catalans to contemplate conserving him on the membership past the continuing marketing campaign.

Contract talks opened

Now, as per stories relayed by AS, Barcelona have now opened talks with Wojciech Szczesny to increase his contract and hold him on the membership subsequent season.

Having come out of retirement, the 34-year-old veteran has confirmed himself for the Blaugrana and has received over the teaching employees and the sporting administration.

Renewal on the playing cards. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)

It has modified Barça’s plans for the summer season with the La Liga leaders now specializing in renewing Szczesny’s contract somewhat than getting into the marketplace for a brand new goalkeeper to supply cowl for Ter Stegen.

Szczesny, for his half, is open to extending his keep on the Catalan outfit, which he confirmed in a latest interview, saying:

“Should you requested me at the beginning of the season, I’d say I’ll be leaving Barça in June. However I like the time I‘ve spent right here….”

“My household is completely happy, my son loves his college, my spouse loves being right here… I’m open to every thing,” he added.

Szcezsny’s extension, if it goes by way of, might probably result in the departure of Inaki Pena, who has fallen out of favour and could have just one yr left on his contract with Barcelona this summer season.