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Wojciech Szczęsny's Barcelona tenure

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In late July 2026, veteran Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny confirmed he will stay at FC Barcelona for another campaign, acknowledging his role as the squad’s oldest player and accepting that he may not be the first‑choice keeper under coach Xavi Hernández. He emphasized a mentorship focus, supporting younger teammates on and off the pitch, and hinted that the season could be his last before retirement. Szczęsny’s return followed a brief retirement in Marbella after leaving Juventus in 2024. He was recalled when first‑choice keeper Marc‑Andre ter Stegen suffered a severe patellar‑tendon injury, initially expecting a nine‑month stint but now entering his third season. He has already collected two La Liga titles, a Copa del Rey and two Super Cups with Barcelona. ~~He noted the recent departure of fellow Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, which gave him more time to practice Spanish with teammates. To date he~~ By late August 2026, following a 2-0 La Liga victory over Athletic Bilbao, Szczęsny reflected on his career, noting that it had taken an unexpected turn exactly two years after his initial retirement announcement. While his role has ~~played 42 matches for the club, conceding 57 goals~~ transitioned to a backup goalkeeper supporting Joan Garcia and ~~keeping 14 clean sheets.~~ Dominik Livaković, he continues to emphasize his value as an experienced locker room presence. Szczęsny has spoken openly about his long‑standing nicotine addiction, describing it as a personal weakness he does not intend to fight. In interviews he has used a vape to illustrate his honesty, stressing authenticity over image. He also discussed a loss of passion for football, his use of meditation, and the support he receives from fans, saying he is experiencing “one of the best times of my career.”

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