Wojciech Szczesny rejects chance to leave Barcelona for top La Liga club

TL;DR

Wojciech Szczesny has declined an offer to leave Barcelona for a top La Liga club, opting to stay at Camp Nou until his contract expires in 2027. He prefers to remain a back-up goalkeeper and prioritize his family's happiness in Barcelona.

Key points

Wojciech Szczesny rejected a transfer to a top La Liga club
He prefers to stay at Barcelona until his contract ends in 2027
Szczesny is content being a back-up goalkeeper

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Wojciech SzczesnyJoan GarciaAlex RemiroInaki PenaAron YaakobishviliDiego Kochen

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 8: Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona during the warming up during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou on April 8, 2026 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David Ramirez/Soccrates/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona back-up goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has reportedly turned down the chance to leave for a “top La Liga club” in favor of staying at Camp Nou and seeing out his contract. According to Mundo Deportivo, Szczesny was offered the chance to be first choice at another “top” Spanish team but rejected the two-year contract on offer. The goalkeeper has instead decided he wants to see out his existing deal at Barcelona that runs until 2027. Szczesny is happy playing back-up to first choice Joan Garcia and is also reluctant to leave Barcelona for family reasons as his wife and kids are happy and settled in the city. The 36-year-old has played 10 times this season for Barcelona but may have an even more reduced role next year depending on what happens over the summer. There’s ongoing speculation that Barca want to bring in Alex Remiro, while Inaki Pena and Aron are due back on loan. will also be hoping to force his way into Hansi Flick’s thoughts for the future.

Q&A

Why did Wojciech Szczesny reject the chance to leave Barcelona?

Szczesny rejected the offer to leave Barcelona for family reasons and a desire to see out his contract until 2027.

What contract was offered to Wojciech Szczesny by the other La Liga club?

He was offered a two-year contract to be the first choice goalkeeper at another top Spanish team.

How many times has Wojciech Szczesny played for Barcelona this season?

Szczesny has played 10 times for Barcelona this season.