The work doesn't stop in Barça's offices; quite the opposite. The 'renewals' operation has already been set in motion in the culé offices, and it is Deco who is in charge of managing each one of them as the sporting director. Certainly, things are not going badly so far and the Portuguese executive has already secured the future of key players for Hansi Flick and his team.
The latest gems of FC Barcelona to renew their ties with the entity were Pau Cubarsí, Pedri, Gavi, and even Ronald Araújo himself, whose departure seemed definitive. However, there is still a long list of players whose situations need to be solved as soon as possible, and an example of this is Frenkie de Jong. But there is a player in particular whose future is hanging in the air and it is Robert Lewandowski who is pressuring Deco to close a deal as soon as possible.
Key Piece in His Continuity
According to the latest information circulating around the club, Barça is about to close one of the most important renewals of the season. It is Wojciech Szczęsny, who joined FC Barcelona as an emergency solution due to the serious injury suffered by Marc-André ter Stegen at the beginning of the season. The Polish goalkeeper has shown a very high level with the culé jersey and has earned the respect of the locker room as well as Hansi Flick's coaching staff.
In fact, the German coach has defended his performances on more than one occasion and has publicly labeled him as "the number one". In that sense, Szczęsny's continuity as a Barça player is closer than ever thanks to Robert Lewandowski's insistence. The Polish forward has personally asked Joan Laporta and Deco to ensure the renewal of his compatriot, and the culé president has given the green light.
Firm Offer
Initially, Szczęsny signed a contract that tied him to Barça until 2025, but the club has decided to extend it for one more year, until 2026. His performance has convinced everyone at the club, and they see him as a reliable goalkeeper with enough experience to face the team's upcoming challenges. Certainly, the future of the goalkeeping position is a mystery, but Ter Stegen's recovery still raises doubts in the culé board and he will have to fight for the position with Szczęsny.
Now, the latest information indicates that Barça's offer includes a contract improvement, although adjusted to the conditions of financial fair play. Meanwhile, Szczęsny hasn't made a definitive decision yet. The Polish goalkeeper is considering all his options, including the possibility of retiring at the end of his contract in 2025.