Within the Barcelona dressing room, one figure has quickly become a standout favorite among his teammates. Although Wojciech Szczęsny was originally brought in solely as backup for Marc-André Ter Stegen, his exemplary attitude and unwavering professionalism—both during matches and throughout every training session—have won him widespread respect and affection. So much so that a number of the team’s key veterans, including Raphinha, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal, are now actively campaigning for the club to keep him on beyond this season.
According to a report in El Nacional, these senior players have joined forces to press Barcelona’s hierarchy to offer Szczęsny at least a one-year contract extension. Whenever he has stepped onto the field, the Polish goalkeeper has demonstrated both lightning-quick reflexes and a composed leadership presence—yet he consistently conducts himself with genuine modesty. Beyond his technical contributions, Szczęsny’s wealth of experience, his light-hearted sense of humor and his natural ability to connect with younger squad members like Gavi and Yamal have all played a key role in strengthening team unity.
Recognizing how valuable he has become, Barcelona’s sporting directors are currently exploring the possibility of proposing a new, more budget-friendly agreement that would allow Szczęsny to remain in his current role as Ter Stegen’s understudy. With his existing deal approaching its expiration date, time is of the essence—but the message echoing from within the locker room is clear: the players are eager to see Wojciech Szczęsny continue at Camp Nou.
