"His contract runs until 2027, after a renewal last July that caught many by surprise. Deco and Hansi Flick were happy with what he had delivered, stepping up after Marc-André Ter Stegen's serious knee injury, but the two-season extension raised eyebrows given his age. Evidently, that deal also came with clauses giving the club flexibility once the long-term goalkeeping picture was clear."
"Since then, Ter Stegen was loaned to Girona, Joan García arrived as the planned long-term starter, and Iñaki Peña went on loan to Elche. With those pieces in place, Barcelona are now considering a final adjustment. Sources cited by SPORT say the club can terminate Szczęsny's final contract year, paying a compensation of around €2 million - far less than his original terms - should they decide to bring in another goalkeeper."
"The 35-year-old, however, has adpated well to the position of substitute goalkeeper. "I am a substitute and I will continue to be, but I am not disappointed. I knew that my role was to prepare Joan García," he said. His attitude has earned respect in the locker room and reinforced the club's positive view of him. Still, if reports are to be believed, Barcelona may be looking elsewhere for a backup keeper soon."
Wojciech Szczęsny's contract with Barcelona runs until 2027 after a surprise renewal last July that included club-friendly flexibility clauses. He stepped in following Marc-André Ter Stegen's knee injury and earned the coaching staff's approval, but Barcelona later arranged the goalkeeper pecking order: Ter Stegen loaned to Girona, Joan García signed as the planned starter, and Iñaki Peña loaned to Elche. Barcelona can terminate Szczęsny's final contract year by paying around €2 million in compensation. Szczęsny has played nine matches this season, accepted the substitute role, earned dressing-room respect, and may still be replaced as backup.
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