Deco, the sporting director of Barcelona, has confirmed that goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is likely to stay with the club beyond this season.
After retiring at the end of last season with Juventus, Szczesny was persuaded to return to action by Barcelona as a replacement for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Since joining Barcelona, the 35-year-old goalkeeper has impressed with 12 clean sheets in 24 games, helping the team in their pursuit of a historic Treble.
Despite initial speculations about his future at the club, Deco is confident that Szczesny will sign an extension, especially with Ter Stegen set to return next season.
Deco praised Szczesny’s experience and contribution to the team, expressing satisfaction with his performance and confirming his stay for the upcoming season.
The potential new deal for Szczesny may result in the departure of Inaki Pena, who is likely to be sold this summer as his contract nears its end.
Meanwhile, Ter Stegen has resumed training and expressed optimism about his return, although he has not set a specific timeline for his comeback.
In an interview with Phrasenmaher, Ter Stegen expressed his eagerness to return to action and contribute to the team.
As Barcelona continues their pursuit of success in various competitions, the future looks promising for Szczesny, Ter Stegen, and the team as a whole.