Barcelona new-boy Szczesny reveals Lewandowski position in signing

Wojciech Szczesny was persuaded to return out of retirement and be part of Barcelona following a name with fellow Pole Robert Lewandowski.

Goalkeeper Szczesny this morning signed a short-term contract at Barca that can see him by way of till the tip of the season. 

The 34-year-old has not performed because the European Championship in the summertime and introduced his retirement from all soccer in August, however will don the gloves once more after being requested to return in as cowl for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who ruptured a tendon in his knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Requested how the transfer took place, Szczesny advised El Mundo Deportivo: “He [Lewandowski] was the primary one who known as me to take a look at the potential for this taking place as a result of I used to be retired. 

“At first I used to be not ready for brand new challenges so I talked to my household and associates and everybody advised me that it could be a mistake to not settle for this. That’s why Robert performed an important position as a result of he was the one that had the concept to persuade me.”

🧤 FC Barcelona and Wojciech Szczęsny have reached an settlement for the goalkeeper to hitch the Membership!

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 2, 2024

‘A second of giant delight’

Szczesny watched Barca’s 5-0 Champions League win over Younger Boys final evening – a recreation during which in-form Lewandowski scored twice – and admitted he was thrilled to be becoming a member of the Catalan giants.

The previous Arsenal, Roma and Juventus stopper, who received 84 caps for Poland, added: “It’s a second of giant delight. Truthfully, I used to be ready for retirement. I used to be completely happy in that scenario however being right here these first two days within the metropolis and seeing how individuals have handled me and the way necessary it’s to them has made me really feel proud and a part of this thrilling household. 

“Though it’s a nice establishment and a fantastic soccer membership, I’ve felt the sensation of household. Household is essential to me and now I’ve prolonged it a little bit.”

Szczesny will compete with Ter Stegen’s back-up Iñaki Peña for the primary shirt.