The new stage of Szczęsny’s career is getting closer. Barcelona is preparing a contract

According to his reports, the new agreement of the Polish goalkeeper with “Catalonia’s pride” will apply until 2027. Everything indicates that the formalities are at the last stage, because – as the website informs – “recently lawyers have worked on recent details in this matter.” For Szczęsny, this would remain in the composition of the Duma of Catalonia.

Joan Garcia – a rival or temporary support?

At the same time, there is more and more talk about the imminent transfer of Joan Garcia – a young, talented goalkeeper Espanyol. The Catalan media has been suggesting that the transaction is at the finish for several days. Barcelona is to pay EUR 25 million for the Spanish and get involved with him for five seasons.

However, as matches emphasize, movement with Garcia does not mean a threat to Szczęsny. Quite the opposite. “I hear that there is still a very good chance that Garcia will be loaned,” says the website. Everything indicates that the young goalkeeper can be contracted for the future, and not the immediate competition for the first composition.

Marc-André ter Stegen-End of the era?

While in the case of Garcia the situation seems clear, the future of the current leader between the posts-March-André Ter Stegen is a greater question mark. The German has been performing in Barcelona for ten years and during this time he played as many as 422 official matches. For years he was the undisputed number one, but the end of the last season left many questions.

Failure 2: 3 with Villarreal in the league, in which TER Stegen was one of the most criticized players, launched a wave of discussion about its form and future. Especially in the context of the plans of the new trainer – Hansi Flick – who announces the fight for all possible trophies in the next season. Does the German still fit this vision?

For now, Ter Stegen calms down moods. “I know that I will be in Barcelona next season,” he said during the grouping of the German national team. These words fell shortly after the League of Nations match, in which his team lost to Portugal 1: 2, when he stood between the posts.

High salary, big problem

Contrary to the assurances of Ter Stegen, the situation is not clear. If Barcelona actually contrasts Joana Garcia and decides to stop him at the club – instead of renting – a scenario will be possible in which the experienced German will say goodbye to Camp Nou.

According to the reports of “La Vanguardia”, the decision may be made just after the Garcia transfer was finalized. The clubs are to have a direct conversation with Ter Stegen to present their position. A financial problem arises in the background – a high salary of a German, which pregnant Barcelona’s budget, can be a key argument for parting.

The fact that Ter Stegen’s agreement is valid for three years is also important. Determining it or a solution by agreement of the parties would be expensive, but it may be necessary if the club wants to build a new financial and staff structure.

New hand in Barcelona’s goal?

All signs indicate that the coming weeks will bring a revolution. It will remain Wojciech Szczęsny in the composition of the Spanish master can mean not only sporty strengthening, but also a clear signal for fans – the club is not afraid of bold decisions and focuses on experience.

At the same time, the transfer of Joan Garcia – whether with immediate competition or about the future – shows that Barcelona is planning a long -term goal cast. However, the situation of Ter Stegen should not be forgotten. If the club decides to stop Garcia and contract Szczęsny, then the place for the third goalkeeper may simply not be found.

Polish accent in a Catalan puzzle

It is worth noting that the possible transfer of Szczęsny to Barcelona would be a unique event not only for the player himself, but also for all Polish football. For 34-year-old Szczęsny it would probably be the last opportunity for such a spectacular career movement.