Barcelona’s new recruit will be watching the Young Boys tie from the stands

Wojciech Szczesny is set to join Barcelona, and according to Polish media outlet Meczyki, he will be watching the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Young Boys from the stands. 

It outlet mentions that Szczesny is expected to arrive in Barcelona early on Monday morning. Following his arrival, he will undergo a series of medical tests to ensure he is fit to play. 

Once the tests are complete, he will sign a contract that will keep him with the club until the end of the current season.

No major annoucements

The report indicates that this transfer is likely to happen quietly, without any major fanfare. There will be no press conference held to announce the signing. 

Instead, Szczesny will have his medical examinations at a local facility before putting pen to paper on his new contract. 

Wojciech Szczesny will watch Barcelona’s home game against Young Boys. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

After signing, he will have the opportunity to meet with the club’s president, Joan Laporta, before getting straight to work with the team.

Watching his new team

Furthermore, it must be noted that Barcelona’s next match is scheduled for Tuesday, where they will compete in the second round of the Champions League against Young Boys at Estadi Montjuic. 

It is expected that Szczesny will be present to observe this crucial match from the stands, allowing him to get a feel for the team and their dynamics.

Before the international break, Barcelona will also have a match against Alaves on October 6. Following this, the team will face a challenging schedule with three significant games lined up at the end of the month. 

They will take on Sevilla on October 20, Bayern Munich on October 23, and Real Madrid on October 26. 

The integration of Szczesny into the squad will be closely monitored, as it will be essential for him to adapt quickly to be available for these high-stakes matches.