Barcelona’s Desperate Attempt to Replace Injured Ter Stegen: A Shock Approach for a Retired Legend
In a bold move, Barcelona have reportedly made a shock approach for a retired goalkeeper to replace the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The German shot-stopper is set to miss several months after sustaining a knee injury, leaving the La Liga giants in a predicament.
With Inaki Pena expected to fill in for Ter Stegen, the Spanish side are keen to bring in a top-class goalkeeper to stabilize their defense. And, according to reports, they have set their sights on none other than Wojciech Szczesny, the Polish international who announced his retirement this summer.
Polish journalist Tomasz Włodarczyk confirmed the approach, stating that Barcelona have made contact with Szczesny’s agents, CAA Stellar, to discuss potential terms. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also corroborated the report, revealing that Szczesny’s agents have been approached by Barcelona to understand his situation.
Szczesny, who played for Arsenal and Juventus before retiring, is reportedly considering a return to the game. If he does decide to come out of retirement, he would provide a significant boost to Barcelona’s goalkeeping department.
The news comes as a surprise, given that Barcelona have other options available. Keylor Navas and another candidate remain in the mix, but it’s clear that the club are willing to think outside the box to find a solution.
This move highlights Barcelona’s desperation to strengthen their squad, particularly in defense. With the team struggling to find consistency, a top-class goalkeeper could be the difference between success and failure.
So, what do you think? Should Barcelona take a chance on Szczesny, or stick with their current options? Let us know in the comments!
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