Barcelona Signs Szczesny After Ter Stegen Injury

Barcelona has signed Wojciech Szczesny as an emergency replacement for their injured goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who suffered a season-ending patellar tendon injury against Villarreal. Szczesny, who recently retired after his contract with Juventus ended, has agreed to a one-year deal and will undergo a medical in Spain. This move is allowed despite the transfer window being closed, provided Barcelona adheres to financial fair play regulations. Other goalkeepers, including Claudio Bravo and Keylor Navas, were also considered, but Szczesny emerged as the top choice. The club aims to resolve the salary and contractual issues swiftly to have Szczesny available post the October international break.