Wojciech Szczesny has confirmed to be a superb addition to the ranks at FC Barcelona. Having arrived solely as an emergency reinforcement in early October following Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s damage and has claimed the beginning spot for himself forward of Inaki Pena.
Naturally, talks over extending his keep on the membership past the continuing season, when his present expires, have been doing the rounds.
Barcelona wish to hold Szczesny and the goalkeeper has additionally dropped hints that he plans on persevering with, regardless of having introduced his retirement final summer season.
Szczesny decides to resume
Now, in accordance with journalist Adria Albets, Szczesny has determined that he desires to remain at Barcelona subsequent season and is able to renew his contract.
In reality, all indications counsel that each events will quickly attain an settlement to increase his contract.
The most definitely formulation is a 1+1 deal – one assured season plus an non-compulsory second 12 months – which has already been mentioned between the membership and the participant’s representatives.
Whereas additional talks are wanted to finalise the settlement, there’s a robust sense that either side are on the identical web page.
FLick may be very pleased with Szczesny. (Picture by Gualter Fatia/Getty Photographs)
The connection between Szczesny and the membership has been glorious from the beginning. The goalkeeper feels he has built-in effectively into the dressing room and may be very pleased along with his life in Barcelona.
For his half, head coach Hansi Flick is delighted with Szczesny’s efficiency, his dedication to getting again in form after retirement, and his constructive relationship with the squad – significantly with the youthful gamers.
Past his contributions on the pitch, Szczesny has been a success within the dressing room. Younger stars resembling Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, and Pau Cubarsi have fashioned a robust bond with him, one thing Flick values vastly.
How will the goalkeeping division appear like?
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has lately returned to mild coaching on the pitch, with constructive progress. Nonetheless, within the meantime, Szczesny has firmly established himself as Barcelona’s primary beneath Flick.
The present plan is for Ter Stegen and Szczesny to share goalkeeping duties subsequent season. In principle, the German ace, as captain, would have the sting to be the starter. Nonetheless, a lot will depend upon his kind after a prolonged interval of inactivity.
Szczesny has made a robust case to retain his place. He has stored eight clear sheets thus far and furthermore, with him in objective, Barça stay unbeaten, recording 14 wins and two attracts.
As issues stand, Szczesny’s renewal appears imminent, with each participant and membership wanting to proceed what has been a extremely profitable partnership.