Wojciech Szczesny Responds to Barça's Contract Renewal Offer: 'I S...'

Few could imagine that after the serious injury of Barça's starting goalkeeper, the German Marc-André ter Stegen, his substitute would have such a high level as the one he is showing. Wojciech Szczesny arrived when the competition had already started, and his performance is simply impressive. The Pole had officially hung up his boots in the summer and was retired at his home in Marbella, but Flick's call changed his life.

Barça took advantage of his friendship with Robert Lewandowski to offer him a contract until the end of the season, and Wojciech Szczesny accepted. It took him a few weeks to join the team, he had to get in shape and did a mini preseason. Iñaki Peña was the one who initially replaced Ter Stegen, but his performances did not convince Hansi Flick.

Wojciech Szczesny's first match in the Barça jersey was in Barbastro in a Copa match, and since then he hasn't returned to the bench. Hansi Flick publicly declared his determination to keep Szczesny as the starter in all competitions. A decision not without controversy, but the Pole has ended up silencing critics with great performances.

Wojciech Szczesny, 12 Clean Sheets and 22 Matches Unbeaten

Wojciech Szczesny has established himself as Barça's great talisman this 2025 with 22 matches unbeaten and another clean sheet in Leganés. With the match at Butarque, he now totals 12 clean sheets. Moreover, since Szczesny has been the starter, Barça hasn't lost a single match.

With these records, the Polish goalkeeper is just 2 matches away from Ter Stegen's record of 24 consecutive matches without knowing defeat. The German goalkeeper achieved his record in the 2022-23 season, and Szczesny is very close to breaking it. Ter Stegen is in his final phase of recovery, and Wojciech Szczesny will make it very difficult for him if he wants to play.

Wojciech Szczesny Responds to Barça's Contract Renewal Offer

Wojciech Szczesny has earned, with his performances, the recognition of the fans and the coaching staff. So much so that at Barça, no one doubts that Szczesny has to continue for another season, and they have already offered him a renewal. The 34-year-old Polish goalkeeper replied to the offer in the press room before the Dortmund match.

Wojciech Szczesny is not thinking about the renewal at the moment: "I have a contract until the end of the season, and I focus on playing at the best possible level." The Pole has indicated: "I don't waste energy thinking about the future; I focus on giving my best every day to help the team."

Hansi Flick is delighted with Szczesny's performance and hopes he renews his contract soon, awaiting Ter Stegen. The competition between both goalkeepers will be tough, but the Pole, for now, avoids any debate on the subject. Szczesny has stated: "I was signed to replace Ter Stegen; if he returns, great."