Wojciech Szczesny could make a quick comeback on the football stage. © ANSA / ANTHONY ANEX / STF

Resignation from resignation? Szczesny before Barca engagement

Wojciech Szczesny has not ruled out a move to FC Barcelona following the serious knee injury suffered by Germany's national goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. The 34-year-old goalkeeper actually ended his career at Juventus at the end of last month.

September 25, 2024

From: dpa/sn

For Barça, where his Polish compatriot Robert Lewandowski plays, Szczesny can imagine a comeback after a few weeks of football retirement. "I understand the difficult situation that has arisen for them after the injury of Marc-André ter Stegen and I think it would be disrespectful of me not to consider this option," the 84-time national goalkeeper was told by Sport cited.

He told the paper this in Marbella, where he had spent the past few weeks, and revealed how much Barça's offer appealed to him, Sport continued. FC Barcelona is one of the biggest clubs in the world, said Szczesny.

Medical check possible as early as Thursday

Sport and also Sports world also referred to a report by the Polish portal www.meczyki.pl. The former national goalkeeper is said to be due to undergo a medical test on Thursday. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also reported to X that the Pole may be returning soon.

At the European Championships, Szczesny was still in goal for the Polish team. © APA/afp / EVGENIA NOVOZHENINA

Barcelona's German coach Hansi Flick had declared the day before in a press conference before the match against FC Getafe that they had confidence in reserve goalkeeper Inaki Pena. However, the former national coach had also announced further talks and said: "We have to see what we will do in the future."

Ter Stegen was seriously injured on Sunday in the 5-1 away win against FC Villarreal. He tore the patellar tendon in his right knee and underwent surgery on Monday. Ter Stegen, the new German number one and captain of the Catalans, will be unavailable for several months.