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Revealed: Robert Lewandowski's role in bringing Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement as ex-Arsenal goalkeeper nears sensational Barcelona move

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<p>Just one month on from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ex-arsenal-goalkeeper-wojciech-szczesny-retirement-football-juventus-contract-terminated/bltdc4fce2de7de4a83" target="_blank">hanging up his gloves,</a> the 34-year-old is nearing a sensational move to Barcelona. The former Arsenal stopper is reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ex-arsenal-goalkeeper-wojciech-szczesny-retirement-football-juventus-contract-terminated/bltdc4fce2de7de4a83" target="_blank">set to sign on a one-year deal</a> and <a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13222281/wojciech-szczesny-zieht-es-zum-fc-barcelona-lewandowski-mit-grossem-einfluss" target="_blank"><em>Sky Germany</em></a> reports that Blaugrana forward and fellow Poland star Lewandowski has had a hand in the transfer.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report adds the 36-year-old contacted Szczesny by phone and internally pushed for the Barcelona transfer. Fellow keepers Keylor Navas and Loris Karius were also reportedly discussed, following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/worst-case-scenario-marc-andre-ter-stegen-barcelona-ruptured-knee-tendon-requires-surgery/blt8ae5b6c3db6a7a62" target="_blank">Marc-Andre ter Stegen's patella injury</a>, but it seems it will be the former Juventus ace who will link up with Hansi Flick's team in the coming days.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>On Wednesday, Szczesny made it clear he was open to joining the Catalan outfit.</p><p>He told&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1838951563546480771"><em>Sport</em></a>: "Yes, I’m now in talks and considering Barca move. It’d be disrespectful if I didn’t consider this option for my career. Barca is one of the best clubs in the world."</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>While Barcelona try to get this deal over the line, Inaki Pena&nbsp;is playing between the sticks for the La Liga team. He was solid in his side's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-getafe-player-ratings-robert-lewandowski/blt43cfbd8e8ddb9254" target="_blank">1-0 win over Getafe</a> on Wednesday and is expected to start again away to Osasuna on Saturday.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Revealed: Robert Lewandowski's role in bringing Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement as ex-Arsenal goalkeeper nears sensational Barcelona move | Goal.com

Robert Lewandowski has reportedly played a key role in bringing compatriot Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement ahead of an impending Barcelona move.

Revealed: Robert Lewandowski&apos;s role in bringing Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement as ex-Arsenal goalkeeper nears sensational Barcelona move