Deco drops hint of positive talk for Wojciech Szczesny contract renewal

Barcelona sporting director Deco has dropped a hint over positive talks on goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny contract renewal at the club.

The ex-Poland international goalkeeper, Szczesny could finally sign a Barcelona contract extension before the end of the month according to reports.

The former Arsenal and Juventus shot-stopper had a tough start to life as first choice goalkeeper for Barcelona this season.

He has recently proved a tough customer, and the reason why Barcelona convinced him out of retirement in the first half of the campaign – starting to deliver with his performances, as part of an impressive streak of consistency in 2025.

Despite Hansi Flick’s initial choice in Inaki Pena as the player to cover for Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s season-ending injury, the situation has now flipped in Szczesny’s favour.

Wojciech Szczęsny is ready to extend his contract with Barcelona before the season ends in May (Image credit: Getty Images)

At first, it looked like a difficult decision to make, but Flick made the bold call to to make him the first choice, and he now looks unmoveable between the Barcelona posts.

Szczesny signed a short term contract at the club, which should expire and the of the current campaign, but all parties are open to an extension based on his form.

It is estimated that ter Stegen will return to the first team over the summer with Szczesny likely to g back as a deputy, and it appears he is comfortable with that decision.

Deco has confirmed talks are moving positively and he fully expects the 35-year-old keeper to extend his stay before the campaign end in May.

“Szczesny is a very experienced goalkeeper. We had the opportunity to bring him in through one of those coincidences that occur in football,” as per quotes from Marca.

“He was a player we knew had a lot to contribute to the squad and he’s done that. The credit goes to the coaches and the players themselves on a day-to-day basis.

“We’re very happy with him and the role he’s playing in our campaign. He’ll surely stay with us next season.”