Inside Barcelona’s dressing room—where mutual respect runs high—one player has become a standout favorite. Arriving as a clear‑cut backup, he soon won everyone over with his work ethic and personality on and off the pitch. That impact is now driving teammates to publicly urge him to remain at the club, even though his future is still up in the air.
El Nacional reports that the squad is rallying around one objective: persuading goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to stay for at least another season. Signed to cover for Marc‑André ter Stegen, the Pole has impressed with his performances and quickly earned the trust and affection of the group.
Key figures such as Raphinha, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal have voiced their wish for Szczesny to continue. They value not just his shot‑stopping but the positive energy he brings to the locker room.
Although limited to a reserve role, Szczesny has shown professionalism, stepping up in tough moments and handling his situation with humility. His calm leadership and sense of humor have helped knit the squad together, and he’s become a mentor to youngsters like Gavi and Yamal.
Sporting directors are now weighing a contract extension on reduced terms. With his deal set to expire soon, time is tight, but the message from the players couldn’t be clearer: they want Szczesny to stay at Barcelona.
