Szczesny Extend Contract with Barca after a Great Season

FC Barcelona have officially confirmed that Wojciech Szczesny has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping the veteran Polish goalkeeper at Camp Nou until June 30, 2027.

The 35-year-old shot-stopper has been rewarded for his outstanding performances since coming out of retirement to join Barcelona in October 2024, following Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s long-term knee injury.

From Retirement to Renewal

“FC Barcelona and the player Wojciech Szczęsny have reached an agreement for the renewal” of his contract, the club announced on Sunday evening. The deal is a  turnaround for a player who had officially retired from professional football before Barcelona’s emergency call.

Szczesny’s journey back to the top level began when ter Stegen suffered a serious knee injury in Barcelona’s La Liga match against Villarreal last October. The Polish goalkeeper came out of retirement in October last year to help Barcelona deal with Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury.

Since joining Barcelona, Szczesny has exceeded all expectations, establishing himself as the club’s number one goalkeeper. Last season, Szczęsny played 30 matches for “Barcelona”, helping the club secure trophies and maintain their position at the top of La Liga.

The Polish goalkeeper came out of retirement and won three trophies with Barcelona last season. His performances have been so impressive that Barcelona were eager to secure his services for the long term.

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Contract Details and Timing

The extension comes at a crucial time, as Szczesny is officially out of contract, with his previous deal having expired on Monday. Barcelona fans can breathe easy.

The renewal is very important for Barcelona’s goalkeeping department. The Polish shot-stopper’s new deal casts fresh doubt over Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future, with Chelsea and Monaco both monitoring the German’s situation.

Szczesny’s contract extension provides Barcelona with a proven goalkeeper for the next two seasons, he has vast knowledge of top-level football across multiple leagues, He has a calming presence for the defensive unit and he is a flexible Options for squad rotation and tactical adjustments

After announcing his retirement from professional football, Szczesny answered Barcelona’s call in their hour of need and has since become an integral part of Hansi Flick’s plans.

His performances have been so convincing that Barcelona had no hesitation in offering him a long-term deal, securing his services until he turns 37.

With the contract extension now confirmed, Szczesny will be a key figure in Barcelona’s ambitions for the upcoming seasons. The renewal ensures continuity in the goalkeeping position as Barcelona prepares for another challenging campaign across multiple competitions, including La Liga, Champions League, and domestic cup competitions.