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A new contract for Wojciech Szczesny already?! Barcelona consider offering extension to goalkeeper despite not having played since he came out of retirement to join La Liga leaders

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<p>The 34-year-old goalkeeper <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wojciech-szczesny-retirement-barcelona-one-month-hanging-up-gloves-arsenal-juventus-goalkeeper-injured-marc-andre-ter-stegen/blt7c17de91581f35ba#cs8802ec7d377ace51" target="_blank">reversed his decision to retire</a> from football to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-sign-wojciech-szczesny-goalkeeper-comes-out-of-retirement-marc-andre-ter-stegen/blt39dc272d107d57a0" target="_blank">sign for Barcelona in early October</a> as a result of first-choice option <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/worst-case-scenario-marc-andre-ter-stegen-barcelona-ruptured-knee-tendon-requires-surgery/blt8ae5b6c3db6a7a62" target="_blank">Marc-Andre ter Stegen's knee injury</a>. Although he is yet to play for the club, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2024/11/17/fc-barcelona-star-set-to-be-offered-surprise-contract-extension-reports-marca/" target="_blank"><em>MARCA</em></a><em> </em>claims Blaugrana sporting director Deco wants to extend the Pole's deal beyond the end of the current season.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Despite the former Arsenal keeper Szczesny, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ex-arsenal-goalkeeper-wojciech-szczesny-retirement-football-juventus-contract-terminated/bltdc4fce2de7de4a83" target="_blank">retired from the sport in August</a>, being behind Inaki Pena for Barca at present, the report adds the club have been impressed by the veteran's exemplary attitude and hard work as well as his acceptance of his lack of game time.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Discussing the shot stopper recently, Deco told <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20241113/1002352128/primera-parte-entrevista-deco-integra.html" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a> that Szczesny has brought more "balance" and "competitiveness" to the squad.</p><p>He said: "He is a person who the locker room has a lot of affection for, he has come with a positive spirit and that is important for a locker room dynamic. We are happy with what he is doing. The decision to play will always be up to the coach but I think that competitiveness in the squad is important."</p>

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<p>Szczesny, whose contract runs until next summer, will hope to get some game time soon, perhaps starting with Barcelona's away trip to Celta on November 23 in La Liga.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

A new contract for Wojciech Szczesny already?! Barcelona considering offering extension to goalkeeper despite not having played since he came out of retirement for La Liga leaders | Goal.com English Kuwait

Barcelona are reportedly considering offering new signing Wojciech Szczesny a new contract - just weeks after joining the La Liga leaders.