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Former Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny joins Barcelona after announcing retirement in August
Barcelona has added former Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to its squad to help make up for the absence of the injured Marc-André ter St...OCTOBER 2
This is Why Barcelona Signed Wojciech Szczesny Wojciech Szczesny and Barcelona agreed to a one-year deal after Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a serious injury.
OCTOBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Signs with Barcelona Szczesny has agreed to a transfer to Barcelona out of free agency, according to his new club.
Impact Szczesny has opted out of retirement to help out Barcelona after they lost regular starter Marc-Andre ter Stegen for much of the season due to a knee issue. The Polish keeper has had a long and honorable career, playing in 548 matches over a 17-year career, earning 210 clean sheets in that time while allowing 559 goals. He will join the club as a second to begin with but could take the spot of Inaki Pena if he starts to struggle.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Wojciech Szczesny WILL come out of retirement to join Barcelona just ONE MONTH after hanging up gloves as ex-Arsenal & Juventus goalkeeper prepares to cover for injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen | Goal.com US Wojciech Szczesny is set to come out of retirement and sign a short-term deal with Barcelona as cover for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
SEPTEMBER 25 • GOAL.COM
Barcelona Signing Wojciech Szczesny Out of Retirement, per Report The 34-year-old goalkeeper is coming out of retirement just one month after stepping away from soccer to replace Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Barcelona Contacts Ex-Arsenal and Juventus Keeper as ter Stegen Replacement Barcelona reached out to Wojciech Szczesny’s agents in hopes of convincing the former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper to come out of retirem...
SEPTEMBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Wojciech Szczesny considering Barcelona move just weeks after ex-Arsenal goalkeeper announced shock retirement | Goal.com US Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is said to be considering a move to Barcelona just weeks after hanging up his boots.
SEPTEMBER 24 • GOAL.COM
Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny retires from professional soccer at age 34
Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has retired from professional soccerAUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Training separately from the team Szczesny has been invited to leave and has been practicing solo throughout the summer, TuttoSport informed.
Impact Szczesny has been replaced by Michele Di Gregorio as the starter and has been seeking a new team, but he hasn't found one yet. The situation won't change until the window is ongoing. Mattia Perin remains the deputy.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up two goals in loss Szczesny recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Netherlands.
Impact There wasn't much Szczesny could've done in the two goals he conceded, as Cody Gakpo's goal had a deflection and Wout Weghorst's strike was a close-range finish where he couldn't do much outside of closing out the angle. The Juventus goalkeeper will remain in the starting lineup to face Austria on Friday.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up three to Bologna Szczesny registered two saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-3 draw against Bologna.
Impact Szczesny had a pair of great saves in the early going, but his defense had a terrible first half and came apart too easily, conceding multiple clear-cut chances. He has kept one clean sheet, made nine saves and surrendered seven goals in the last five rounds. Juventus will host Monza on Saturday.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes once Sunday Szczesny had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Szczesny conceded one goal Sunday, a Niccolo Pierozzi header off a corner in the 27th minute. He is in the midst of a nice run of form, conceding just five goals over his last eight starts. He faces a more difficult matchup next Monday at Bologna, a side which has scored 51 goals in 36 league matches this season.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten once by Roma Szczesny recorded two saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.
Impact Szczesny conceded on a tap-in by Romelu Lukaku and shot the gap in a hurry on Tammy Abraham in one of his few but key saves throughout the contest. He has recorded eight in the last five fixtures, keeping three clean sheets and giving up three goals. Juventus will host Salernitana on Sunday.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten once by Roma Szczesny recorded two saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.
Impact Szczesny conceded on a tap-in by Romelu Lukaku and shot the gap in a hurry on Tammy Abraham in one of his few but key saves throughout the contest. He has recorded eight in the last five fixtures, keeping three clean sheets and giving up three goals. Juventus will host Salernitana on Sunday.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet against Milan Szczesny registered no saves, one clearance and one punch and didn't concede in Saturday's 0-0 draw against AC Milan.
Impact Szczesny had an easy day at the office, as his defense was on point and Milan rarely ever broke through. He has shut out the opponents four times in the last five rounds, making eight saves and allowing two goals. Juventus will face Roma away next Sunday.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes twice versus Cagliari Szczesny (nose) registered two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Cagliari.
Impact Szczesny avoided missing time and played with a light protection that didn't affect him but had a rough game as Cagliari converted two PKs, one of which he caused by bringing down Zito Luvumbo in the box. He has kept three clean sheets, made 11 saves and given up three goals in the last five games. Juventus will host Milan next Sunday.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. Cagliari Szczesny (nose) is in the starting lineup to face Cagliari on Friday.
Impact Szczesny underwent nasal surgery but adjusted quickly to wearing a mask, meaning he won't have issues keeping his regular starting role. He has conceded 23 goals across 30 appearances this season.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Available versus Cagliari Szczesny (noise) "is fine, and we'll see what to do with him Friday," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact Szczesny didn't need much time to adjust to wearing a mask and might be able to make the XI as usual. He has kept three clean sheets in the last five rounds, making 10 saves and surrendering three goals.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes nasal surgery Szczesny went under the knife to reduce a nose fracture, Juventus announced.
Impact Szczesny indeed got seriously hurt as initially suspected and, given the peculiar role and the problems that come with wearing a mask, he's tentatively expected to miss some time. Mattia Perin will man the sicks while he's out, starting from Friday's match versus Cagliari.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Blanks Torino Szczesny had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Torino and will undergo tests due to a potential nose fracture, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact Szczesny had a pair of superb saves in the second half and got hit in the face on a late corner kick but was able to finish the game. Mattia Perin would take over if he had to miss time. Juventus will face Cagliari away Friday.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet Sunday Szczesny had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Fiorentina.
Impact Szcesny kept a clean sheet Sunday as he saved the two shots on target he faced in the match. He now has two clean sheets in his last three appearances after conceding multiple goals in the four previous matches. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday at Torino, a side which has scored 31 goals in 31 league matches this season.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Beaten late in Lazio clash Szczesny had three saves, two clearances and two punches and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.
Impact Szczesny prevented Lazio from scoring earlier in the game with a few great saves but could do nothing on a point-blank header by Adam Marusic in the final minute. He has kept one clean sheet, made 18 saves and allowed nine goals in the last six games. Juventus will host Fiorentina next Sunday.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet versus Genoa Szczesny registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.
Impact Szczesny was mostly a spectator as Juventus pulled the strings for most of the match. He hadn't shut down the opponents in eight fixtures. He has allowed eight goals and made 15 saves in the last five matches. Juventus will face Lazio away on March 30.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up two goals in Atalanta match Szczesny made one save and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Atalanta.
Impact Szczesny could have done more in at least one of the two successful Teun Koopmeiners' finishes, even tough they were quite potent. He has allowed exactly two goals in four straight games, making 13 saves. Juventus will face Genoa at home Sunday.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
