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Official Done Deal: Wojciech Szczęsny Unveiled as FC Barcelona’s New No. 25 Goalkeeper

Wojciech Szczęsny has officially come out of retirement to sign a contract with FC Barcelona through June 2025 as Marc-André ter Stegen's replacement.

By Sofia Serrano (Iberian Football Specialist) • Published: 2026-10-02 • Updated: 2026-10-11
Wojciech Szczęsny signs his Barcelona contract alongside club president Joan Laporta at the Ciutat Esportiva.
Wojciech Szczęsny signs his Barcelona contract alongside club president Joan Laporta at the Ciutat Esportiva. (FC Barcelona Media / GoalRush360 Catalunya)

<h3>Szczęsny Signs Barcelona Contract</h3>

FC Barcelona officially unveiled Polish international goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny on October 2, 2024, after he agreed a short-term contract through June 30, 2025.

<h3>Ter Stegen Injury Context</h3>

Szczęsny came out of retirement following Marc-André ter Stegen's severe patellar tendon rupture sustained against Villarreal, providing veteran presence alongside Iñaki Peña.