Wojciech Szczesny has confessed that his former Polish teammate Robert Lewandowski was key in his surprising signing for Barcelona.
Barcelona lost its usual starting goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, to a serious knee injury that is expected to keep him out for the entire season and, after a brief search in Europe, reached an agreement for one year with Szczesny, who He had retired after leaving Juventus this summer, but backed down to seal the signing.
After signing, Szczesny revealed that a phone call with Lewandowski set the process in motion.
“He was the first person who called me to look into the possibility of this happening, because I was retired,” Szczesny explained.
“At first I was not prepared for new challenges, but I spoke to my family and friends and they all told me that it would be a mistake not to accept it.” “That’s why Robert played a very important role, because he was the person who had the idea to convince me.”
To explain his enthusiasm for joining Barcelona, Szczesny added: “It is a moment of utmost pride. Honestly, I was ready to quit. I was happy in that situation, but being here these first two days in the city and seeing how people have treated me and how important it is to them has made me feel proud and part of this exciting family.
«Although it is a great institution and a great football club, I have felt the feeling of family. Family is very important to me and now I have expanded it a little.
«I have always been a fan. I can see the passion of the fans, it was very nice to see the game in the stadium, the team seems interesting. This challenge is exciting for me. I face it with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. “I am ready to work hard and take on the challenges that await me this season.”
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