Barcelona veteran star still hesitant about accepting renewal offer – report

Wojciech Szczesny came in at FC Barcelona in October as an emergency signing following a serious knee injury to Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

The 35-year-old goalkeeper was coaxed out of retirement by the Blaugrana as he signed a short-term contract until the end of the season.

Having played second-fiddle to Inaki Pena for the first few months of his stint at the club, Szczesny claimed the starting spot for himself from January and firmly established himself as Hansi Flick’s preferred choice, making valuable contributions.

Given his role in the domestic treble, Barcelona have been eager to retain Szczesny’s services for another season and have already tabled a 1+1 renewal offer.

Szczesny still undecided

However, according to the latest update from Cadena SER (h/t FCB World), Szczesny is still quite hesitant about signing the new contract extension offer from Barcelona.

The former Poland international had previously confirmed that he had asked the club for time to make a decision after discussing it with his family.

Now, it is being suggested that Szczesny still remains hesitant about the renewal, although within the club there is confidence that the 35-year-old will end up signing the contract and continuing for another year.

The Catalans are planning for next season with Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Szczesny as their goalkeepers while intending to sign Joan Garcia from RCD Espanyol and loaning him out for a year before bringing him into the fold.

So, Szczesny’s decision will influence Barcelona’s plans as far as the goalkeeping position is concerned.

What is clear is that they intend to keep hold of the veteran Pole for one more season and have Joan Garcia lined up for the future.