July 07, (THEWILL) — Barcelona have confirmed Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny will remain at the Camp Nou until 2027 after agreeing a two-year contract extension. The 35-year-old, who came out of retirement following Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s knee injury early in the 2024/2025 campaign, has become integral to the Catalans’ success this season.
Szczęsny initially joined Barcelona on a free transfer after announcing his retirement following Euro 2024, serving primarily in a backup role to Iñaki Peña during the first half of the season. However, when 2025 arrived, the former Arsenal and Juventus keeper claimed the number one position and maintained his grip on it throughout the remainder of the campaign.
The Polish international’s impact proved transformative for Barcelona’s fortunes. Since making his debut in a Copa del Rey fixture against UD Barbastro, the club embarked on an impressive 22-match unbeaten streak across all competitions with Szczęsny between the posts. His consistency helped propel Barcelona from third place in La Liga to claiming the title with two matches remaining.
Statistics from Szczęsny’s 30 appearances underline his contribution, recording 14 clean sheets and maintaining an unbeaten record across his 15 La Liga starts. This remarkable run enabled Barcelona to achieve their first domestic treble in the club’s history, with Szczęsny playing a pivotal role in all three competitions.
The goalkeeper’s future had been subject to speculation throughout the spring, though reports suggested contract discussions were already underway before the season concluded. Barcelona’s summer recruitment of Joan García from city rivals Espanyol adds depth to their goalkeeping options, while Peña’s expected departure and ter Stegen’s uncertain status following his injury create questions about the club’s long-term plans in goal.
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