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Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who returned from retirement as a free agent to replace the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen, is unlikely to play another minute in the 2025/26 season. It is reported Sport.es.

The Polish goalkeeper has been content with the reserve role since the transfer of Juan Garcia from Espanyol for around 25 million euros.

Although due to an injury to García Szczesny himself, he previously played in eight consecutive matches, the position of “number two” is already clearly defined for him. In the quarter-final match of the Spanish Cup against Albacete, Szczesny remained on the bench, although this competition is usually reserved for reserve players.

Blaugranas head coach Hansi Flick has favored Garcia in all recent matches, including the Copa del Rey clash against Racing Santander, where many expected Szczesna to return. So, barring a hypothetical La Liga final round or a new injury to Garcia, Szczesny is at risk of not playing again for Barcelona this season.

According to the source, despite the limited role, the 35-year-old goalkeeper remains a professional, maintains team spirit in the locker room and accepted the situation without complaint.