Overview
- Wojciech Szczesny’s two-year deal builds on his standout season after arriving in October 2024 and winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey as Ter Stegen’s temporary replacement.
- Joan García, 24, was secured from Espanyol in June on a long-term contract as Barcelona’s planned future No. 1 goalkeeper.
- Marc-André ter Stegen remains under contract until 2028 but has been stripped of the captaincy as he faces reduced playing prospects and transfer speculation.
- Persistent high debt and La Liga salary-cap restrictions have driven Barcelona to prioritize cost-effective goalkeepers over high-earners.
- Backup Iñaki Peña stays in the squad, while clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Galatasaray and Monaco have been linked to a possible Ter Stegen transfer.