Finally, FC Barcelona has managed to solve one of its major headaches in this 2025/26 summer transfer market: the registration of Wojciech Szczęsny. The Polish goalkeeper is now listed on the LaLiga website as a player available for the Blaugrana.
The Warsaw native, as in the previous season, was registered with the number '25'. Now he can enter the call-ups of Hansi Flick's team. It should be remembered that, because his new contract with the Catalan team (until 2027) was not registered, he missed the first two matchdays of the local tournament:
- MD1 vs. RCD Mallorca at Son Moix (16/08)
- MD2 vs. Levante UD at Ciutat de València (23/08)
Szczęsny's registration: unlocked after Iñaki Peña's departure
After Iñaki Peña's loan to Elche CF, a significant portion of the necessary salary space was generated to register Tek in the Barça payroll registered with LaLiga. A move in which the extension of the €7M guarantee made by the Barcelona team with promissory notes equivalent to five 'kilos' more also played a major role.
Therefore, from the match against Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas (31/08), Szczęsny will be able to enter the call-ups of the team from the Ciudad Condal normally.
The goalkeeper, although he does not occupy the role of starter, presumably reserved for Joan García, presents himself as a substitute with guarantees. A veteran who has made a good impression in the dressing room, being one of the most appreciated players, consolidating himself as a reference within the first team.
The Polish international proved last season that, despite arriving at Barcelona after coming out of retirement, he has more than enough level to provide depth to the Blaugrana goal. And, if necessary, to stand between the posts to relieve Joan García.
- 📌 SZCZĘSNY'S NUMBERS AS A FC BARCELONA PLAYER:
- Matches played: 30
- Minutes: 2,726'
- Goals conceded: 36
- Clean sheets: 14
- Titles (3): LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona continues to advance in the registration of pending players: Martín, Szczęsny and... Bardghji?
Thus, the Blaugrana team maintains a firm step in the registration of the pending players, since this same week they managed to register the left-back Gerard Martín, who will wear the number '18' with a contract from the first team. This was one of the most complex cases to resolve for the current LaLiga champion, resolved thanks to various maneuvers in economic matters.
Now, it remains to be seen if Barcelona will manage to register the right winger Roony Bardghji in a timely manner. It is still unclear whether they will opt to count on him from the match against Rayo in Vallecas. Even his permanence in the team remains an unknown.
Despite the fact that the former Copenhagen player had an interesting preseason, in which he showed himself as a valuable option to double the position of attacker on the right, strong rumors also arose about a possible loan during this season, with the aim of polishing him as a player in an environment where he would have more minutes. So, as long as he does not appear registered in the Barça squad, the doubt will continue to float in the air.