Overview

• Speaking to Canal+, Wojciech Szczesny said he is a substitute for 2025–26 and expects to remain so, defining his job as preparing Joan García for matches.
• Joan García has been installed as the undisputed starter and impressed in the 2-1 Champions League win at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park.
• Szczesny has not featured this season, with reports indicating his opportunities are likely to come in the Copa del Rey.
• Barcelona extended Szczesny’s contract to 2027 after he came out of retirement last season and contributed during Hansi Flick’s treble-winning campaign.
• García’s registration and Szczesny’s extension were ratified after sales and other financial moves addressed salary-space complications tied to Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury.