Confirmed, his new team is Chelsea: Szczesny has already said goodbye, Joan García has won

The goal for Barça has become a topic of utmost relevance. With Joan García and Ter Stegen injured, Wojciech Szczesny has had to take the starting spot in recent matches. The Polish footballer, who arrived in Barcelona to experience one last adventure at the top level, has found himself in a highly tense situation.

However, it seems that Chelsea hold the key to resolving this mess. For Barça, Joan García must be the undisputed starter as soon as he recovers. His backup will be Szczesny, who has renewed his contract until 2027 to fulfill that role.

Joan García is and will be Barça's number one

The Catalan club believes that the time has come to bet on Joan García as the goalkeeper of the future. His arrival and progress have convinced Flick and the staff, who see him as ready to take on the challenge. Szczesny's role is clearly defined as the second goalkeeper, an experienced figure who can support the young Catalan.

Barça's sporting management is already starting to leave behind the Ter Stegen era as the undisputed starter. Joan García represents renewal, a commitment to national talent, and salary balance. Meanwhile, Szczesny offers guarantees to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Ter Stegen's dismissal and the path toward Chelsea

At Barça, everything suggests that Marc André Ter Stegen's departure is the best solution if he wants to keep his prominence and secure his spot on the German national team. Clubs like Manchester United or Newcastle have shown interest, but Chelsea has taken the lead. Enzo Maresca isn't satisfied with Robert Sánchez's performance and has already requested the German's arrival starting in January.

At this moment, it appears that Ter Stegen has already decided to leave in January, and Chelsea could be his destination. At Barça, he'll find it difficult to play regularly, which puts his participation in the upcoming 2026 World Cup with Germany at risk. The Barça goalkeeper knows it, Chelsea knows it, and Barça won't object to his departure; in fact, quite the opposite.

We'll see how everything turns out when January arrives. For now, the hierarchy in Barça's goal is the only thing that seems clear. Joan García is the starter, Szczesny the backup, and Ter Stegen has been left without a place at a decisive moment in his football career; now all eyes are on Chelsea.