Barcelona coach Hansi Flick, in agreement with the Barcelona management, has made a decisive decision regarding the identity of the Catalan club’s goalkeeper until the end of the current season, regardless of the circumstances.
Sport newspaper quoted sources close to Ter Stegen as saying that he hopes to return from his injury next month and then participate in the remainder of the season and the Champions League final if Barcelona reaches it.
However, according to the latest news from the Catalan newspaper, Flick has decided to rely on Szczesny until the end of the season, and has no intention of giving Ter Stegen the opportunity to play in major matches this season, no matter what happens.
Barcelona officials support Flick’s decision, and there is no dispute that Szczesny deserves to continue as the team’s goalkeeper after his recent impressive performances. This does not negate the management’s appreciation for Ter Stegen, who has protected the Catalan goal for 10 years.
Meanwhile, the Polish goalkeeper has officially agreed to continue playing for another year and renew his contract with Barcelona until the summer of 2026.
It has not yet been decided who will be Barça’s starting goalkeeper next season, and Flick prefers to leave the competition wide open between Ter Stegen and Szczesny, which will ultimately benefit the Blaugrana.
Given the current situation, it is certain that Iñaki Peña will leave Barcelona next summer, having been completely out of the picture between Ter Stegen and Szczesny.
