Barcelona Plans Future of Goalkeeping with Ter Stegen and Szczesny

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has announced the club’s plan to keep Marc-André ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczęsny as their main goalkeepers for now. They are also looking at young talent from La Masia for the future.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Deco talked about Barcelona‘s plan for their goalkeepers. He said Ter Stegen and Szczęsny will stay at the club. Szczęsny is getting a two-year extension because he played well, like in the win over Real Madrid. But Deco said they need to think further ahead. Both goalkeepers are getting older. The club is checking La Masia talents to step up later. Right now, Iñaki Peña, the third-choice keeper, is set to leave as he is not in the top two choices for next season.

BARÇA’S SEASON SO FAR

Barcelona won the La Liga title after beating Espanyol. The goalkeeper position was a problem when Ter Stegen was out injured for a long time. Szczęsny took over and performed well. But there are worries now because Ter Stegen has let in several goals recently, raising doubts about his form. The club is considering how to keep the position stable long-term.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

Next season, Ter Stegen and Szczęsny are expected to stay as the main goalkeepers. But Barcelona is already eyeing possible replacements. Deco is reportedly considering young goalkeepers like Leo Román from Mallorca and Espanyol’s standout Joan García. In the summer, the club will focus on the transfer market for more decisions about goalkeepers and squad depth. As La Liga champions, Barcelona will play a big friendly next, working on long-term competitiveness and goal stability.