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OFFICIAL! FC Barcelona Signs Wojciech Szczęsny

FC Barcelona is delighted to announce the signing of renowned Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny on a contract that will run until the end of the 2024/25 season.

Szczęsny’s arrival is a timely boost for the team, following Marc-André ter Stegen’s unfortunate injury. Ter Stegen suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee during the match against Villarreal CF on September 22, and his recovery is expected to take seven to eight months.

The signing was finalized on Wednesday, with Szczęsny agreeing to a contract that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2025. The agreement was formalized in the presence of FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta.

Szczęsny had successfully passed medical tests on September 30 and was spotted interacting with teammates during the Barça-Young Boys match.

 

FC Barcelona has coaxed Szczęsny out of retirement, following his surprise announcement on August 27, 2024. Despite having a year left on his Juventus contract, Szczęsny was tempted by Barcelona’s proposal.

Szczęsny previously stated, “Although my body still feels ready for challenges, my heart isn’t in it anymore. I feel that now is the time to give all my attention to my family.”

However, the opportunity to join Barcelona proved too enticing to resist. Szczęsny has embarked on his fourth professional adventure, following stints at Arsenal, Brentford, AS Roma, and Juventus.

Impressive Career Statistics

Szczęsny boasts an impressive resume:

– 548 club matches, conceding 559 goals (1.02 goals per game average) and keeping 210 clean sheets
– 84 matches for Poland, conceding 83 goals (1.01 goals per game average) and keeping 34 clean sheets

Szczęsny will undergo a physical adaptation process to regain peak fitness. His last professional match was on June 21.

Under Hansi Flick’s guidance, Szczęsny will compete with Iñaki Peña for the starting goalkeeper spot, bringing valuable experience to the Blaugrana goal.

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