Wojciech Szczesny will join Barcelona – agreement reached, medical scheduled | OneFootball

Wojciech Szczesny is on the verge of joining FC Barcelona, according to reports from Meczyki.pl.

The Polish goalkeeper has reached an agreement with the La Liga club and is expected to finalise the transfer soon.

Szczesny, who announced his retirement in August, has been linked to Barcelona for several days, and sources indicate that the deal is close to completion.

In fact, Fabrizio Romano has also given the Here we go seal for the transfer.

If all goes as planned, the former Polish international will undergo medical tests this Thursday.

Some other reports in Spain suggest that the medical will not take place tomorrow itself but some time later this week.

Barcelona have offered Szczesny a one-year contract, to fill the gap left by injured goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is expected to be sidelined for about eight months due to a serious injury.

Out for the season. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

With this significant injury, Barcelona are allowed to make an emergency transfer and can utilise 80% of Ter Stegen’s salary to secure Szczesny’s services.

It has been reported that the former Arsenal goalkeeper has been offered a salary of €3 million until the end of the season.

Commenting on the possibility of signing for the La Liga leaders just a few minutes ago, the Polish goalkeeper said:

“I respect Barça’s history very much; they are one of the best clubs in the world. I understand the difficult situation that has been generated after the injury of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and I think it would be disrespectful on my part not to consider this option.”

As Szczesny makes his return to the pitch, he will be hoping to contribute to the team’s success in La Liga.

The 34-year-old ex-Juventus man will battle it out with Inaki Pena for the starting spot between the sticks in Ter Stegen’s absence.