He FC Barcelona It is clear that he must incorporate a goalkeeper to replace the loss of Marc ter Stegenwho will be away from the playing fields for a minimum of eight months and, therefore, will miss the remainder of the season. own Hansi Flick He recognized it after the new victory against the Getafe in it Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium last Wednesday. Of course, the Barça coach preferred not to get wet about the incorporation of Wojciech Szczesnythe 34-year-old Polish goalkeeper, former Juve and who decided to hang up his boots this summer after playing the Euro Cup despite having one more year with the Turin club.
Of those that the market offers right now, Szczesny He is the preferred goalkeeper flick and sports management. They are clear that, if they sign now, he is the only option due to his experience, reliability and even ascendancy within the locker room thanks to his connection with Lewandowski. The Barça club has already contacted the Pole and they know that the goalkeeper would be willing to put on his gloves again just to come to the Barçaalthough he also conveyed that he would not arrive to have a supporting role. That is to say, if you take the step of leaving your quiet life in Marbella will be to become the starting goalkeeper of the Barça. And that is precisely what they are just valuing at the Barça club, especially when they have shown full confidence in Iñaki Peña.
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In the event that an agreement is not finally reached – for now there is nothing signed with the player –, the sports management is clear that they would not look for another replacement for now and would bet with Iñaki Peña as a starter until, at least, the next winter market.
It would be then, with in principle more margin for ‘fair play’ and more options to sign, when the Barça You could opt for a profile that is also experienced, but with more future projection than Szczesny34 years old, and who would only last until June 30 assuming a salary much lower than what he received in the Juventus Turin.