Szczesny decides to stay: Barça is on track for his one-year renewal

The FC Barcelona has resolved three more folders in its 'operation shield'. The blue and burgundy entity expects to announce soon the extension of the contracts of Robert Lewandowski, Marc Bernal, which will be official when he steps back onto the pitch, and Wojciech Szczesny. The club and the Polish player have made significant progress on the agreement that will tie him down for one more season, and it is only a matter of time before 'Tek' signs his new commitment.

The goalkeeper has transitioned from being an emergency solution after the serious injury of Ter Stegen to an important piece of the team in the second half of the season, which is why the Catalans were clear that the future of the goalkeeping position should involve '25' as the second option to the German. Hansi Flick has given him complete sporting confidence, and the player has integrated very well into the locker room since his arrival, confirming that his signing has been an absolute success.

The negotiations have been extremely easy and it only took Szczesny deciding to stay on the pitch to unblock the agreement. The Polish player feels very comfortable in a project that has championship foundations and has not raised any 'objections' on economic or sporting levels. The player is clear that 'MATS' will continue to be the starter once he returns to the first team and is willing to take on the role of second goalkeeper and help when needed.

Iñaki Peña, the big casualty of Barça

According to 'SPORT', the continuity of Lewandowski has been key for 'Tek' to decide not to return to retirement and continue playing in the Catalan city. The goalkeeper already decided to join the club because the scorer, a great friend of his, was there, and his stay for another year has generated excitement in a Szczesny who wants to enjoy a 'last dance' alongside the '9' before both finish their time as blaugranas in 2026 to embark on new challenges.

The renewal of Wojciech, which could be announced in April, opens the exit door for Iñaki Peña. Barça has completely frozen negotiations to renew him, and all signs point to the Alicante native seeking a new horizon in the summer as he does not have the confidence of Flick.

In this regard, clubs like Celta, Betis, and Galatasaray have inquired about his situation. In the offices of Spotify Camp Nou, they will listen to financial offers for the goalkeeper as their desire is to cash in on his sale, but they do not rule out his departure for free as long as they retain a percentage of the goalkeeper's sale.