Wojciech Szczesny has opened up on his challenging start to life at Barcelona, admitting he “didn’t fit” the team's playing style as he came out of retirement to join the Spanish giants. The Polish goalkeeper revealed how adapting to Hansi Flick’s high-risk system required mistakes, ego-checks and relentless effort, culminating in last season's domestic treble.
‘I Didn’t Fit Barcelona’s Style’ – Wojciech Szczesny Admits He ‘Didn’t Feel Comfortable’ After Ending Retirement but Refused to ‘Play It Safe’ with Hansi Flick’s Team
Veteran Goalkeeper Opens Up on His Adjustment Struggles, Flick’s Demands, and Barcelona’s Rollercoaster Season When Wojciech Szczesny announced his return from retirement to join Barcelona in the summer of 2024, it felt like one of those football twists that no one saw coming. A veteran goalkeep...