Wojciech SzczesnyPolish goalkeeper 35 years with one more season of contract with the FC Barcelonaspoke on the program ‘Fan Zone’ of TV3 about his future at ‘Can Barça’
“My family and I are very, very happy. We love being here. I know I won’t be here for long because I’m older, but it has been a fantastic experience for me and my family. We are very grateful for the time we have been here,” the Warsaw goalkeeper acknowledged to the journalist. Patricia Dominguez.
Szczesny: “As the second oldest player, I am proud of this team”
Szczesny also spoke about the impact on the Barcelona dressing room of the Champions League elimination at the hands of Atlético de Madrid.
“It’s a disappointment because we all had the dream of winning the Champions League this year,” he acknowledged.
What we did in the two games was not enough to advance to the semifinals
The one from Warsaw stressed that “as the second oldest player on the team (he turns 36 on Saturday), I am proud of what this team has shown in the competition this year, including the performance at the Metropolitano. It was incredible.”
Alicja Szczesna, the mother of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny
“We gave everything, but sometimes in football there is not enough and you have to accept defeat with sportsmanship,” he shared.
I am sure that this team will win the Champions League in the coming years because the talent and attitude of the players we have is a guarantee
Szczesny did not resort to referee drama to analyze the tie against Atlético de Madrid: “What we did in the two games was not enough to advance to the semi-finals. So, as frustrating as it is, you must accept it and move on and fight for the League because it is the only trophy we have left this season.”
“I am sure that this team will win the Champions League in the coming years because the talent and attitude of the players we have is a guarantee of a great future for the club,” predicted the Warsaw player.