Szczesny in No Rush to Decide on Barça Future: “My Wife Might Just Prefer Marbella”
Wojciech Szczesny isn’t in a hurry. The Barcelona goalkeeper, who joined the squad as an unexpected stand-in for Marc-André ter Stegen, has turned heads with his performance—and now, the club wants him to stay.
But when asked about the contract extension on the table, Szczesny didn’t give a firm yes. Instead, he smiled and said: “They’ve made an offer for two more years, but I need to talk it through with my family first.”
It’s not just a football decision. The Polish keeper opened up during a post-match interview after Barça’s dramatic 4–3 win over Real Madrid, sharing that his future might rest in the hands of his wife. “She has a say in everything, really. If she says we’re packing for Marbella and trading the pitch for golf clubs—well, I’ll support her all the way.”
Though he’s used to calling the shots in his career, Szczesny admits this time is different. He originally signed a short-term deal with Barcelona as a stopgap, but the experience has exceeded expectations. “I was practically retired,” he laughed. “Now I’m here, playing at one of the best clubs in the world. It’s surreal.”
He added that he and his wife had agreed to this brief adventure, knowing they’d reevaluate their next steps afterward. That time has now come, and the couple is weighing what’s next—not just in football, but in life.
Barcelona, of course, would love a quick answer. Planning for next season is underway, and Szczesny’s decision will impact more than just the goalpost. But the veteran keeper remains calm. “We’ll make a decision this month. It’s about more than football—it’s about schools, about where we’ll live. It has to make sense for the whole family.”
Despite a Champions League exit, Szczesny sees something special brewing in the squad. “We’ve got young players doing incredible things. Even though we didn’t win everything, we’ve built something real this season.”
Off the pitch, things are shifting too. Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, is expected to sign a new deal through 2027. Sources close to the club say the announcement is imminent—likely after Barça secures the league title.
With a seven-point lead and just three matches left, the math is on Flick’s side. One more win—or a misstep from Madrid—could wrap up the league title and give the German manager a domestic double in his first season in charge.
As for Szczesny? The ball’s in his court. Or perhaps, in his wife’s.
