Barcelona will only pursue replacement if club veteran decides to leave

Barcelona are currently assessing their goalkeeper situation for the upcoming season, with plans in place if Wojciech Szczesny decides to leave at the end of the current campaign. 

While the club would like Szczesny to remain, they are preparing for the possibility of his departure by targeting a third goalkeeper to strengthen their squad, reports SPORT.

Barcelona’s goalkeeper situation was thrown into uncertainty following a serious injury to Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. However, the club quickly found a solution, with manager Hansi Flick requesting an immediate signing. 

Flick communicated his full trust in Inaki Pena, who has performed admirably, and Barcelona are pleased with his contributions, both on and off the pitch, and Szczesny’s involvement has been highly praised by everyone at the club as well.

Where do they go from here?

Looking ahead, Barcelona are keen to add a third goalkeeper to their ranks, but their approach will differ from the initial plans. 

Barcelona want Wojciech Szczesny to stay. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Instead of targeting a top-tier goalkeeper, they are now considering someone like Szczesny—an experienced and reliable option who can provide valuable cover without the expectation of starting regularly. 

The ideal candidate would be a goalkeeper who is content with a secondary role, offering the club solid depth without disrupting the existing hierarchy.

Complete trust in Ter Stegen

The good news for Barcelona is that Ter Stegen’s recovery from his injury is progressing well. The club is confident that he will be fully fit for the next pre-season, ready to reclaim his starting position. 

This recovery will provide a significant boost to the team, as he is expected to return to full strength and maintain his pivotal role in the squad.

As part of their strategy, Barcelona are also looking to extend Pena’s contract, ensuring they have three capable goalkeepers to cover any potential challenges. 

With these planned moves, the club feels they will have the goalkeeper position well-secured for the foreseeable future.