Tag: Wojciech Szczesny

Wojciech Szczesny played for Arsenal Football Club. The Polish goalkeeper joined Arsenal as a youth in 2008 and made his first team debut in 2009. Szczesny left Arsenal for Juventus in 2017 for £10m. In total, he made 181 appearances for Arsenal and wore the number 1 shirt. Szczesny was born on April 18, 1990. He currently plays for Juventus.

MURCIA, SPAIN: David Raya of Spain acknowlegdes the fans during the warm up prior to the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A4 match between Spain and Denmark at Nueva Condomina on October 12, 2024. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images)

Barcelona eye Arsenal star to replace 32yo

Barcelona are targeting Arsenal's David Raya to replace Marc-André ter Stegen, who is out with a long-term injury. Financial constraints could complicate any move.
Wojciech Szczesny after signing for Barcelona (Photo via FCBarcelona.com)

Former Gunner comes out of retirement to play for Barcelona

Former Gunner Wojciech Szczesny's move to Barcelona has been confirmed, delaying his retirement for at least one more year.
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Retired ex-Gunner agrees Barcelona deal after rejecting Arsenal request

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is coming of retirement to join Barcelona after Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury. Barcelona seek a quick solution in goal.
BERGAMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 19: David Raya of Arsenal reacts as he saves a penalty from Mateo Retegui of Atalanta during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Stadio di Bergamo on September 19, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Raya’s save brought back memories of Szczesny at Anfield for Arsenal fans

David Raya's stunning double save vs Atalanta in the Champions League has Arsenal fans reminiscing about Wojciech Szczesny's iconic save against Liverpool in 2012.
DOHA, QATAR: Wojciech Szczesny of Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Former Gunner confirms he held talks over summer comeback

Before his ultimate decision to retire, Wojciech Szczesny has confirmed he did hold talks about a potential return to Arsenal.
AS Roma's Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny

Former Gunner announces surprise retirement

Wojciech Szczęsny, former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper, has retired from football, rejecting a move to Saudi Arabia after his Juventus release. Here’s why.
Emi Martinez via Aston Villa

Did Emi Martinez accidentally reveal Aaron Ramsdale’s next club?

Emi Martinez comments on Aaron Ramsdale's situation at Arsenal after losing his starting spot to David Raya. He urges Ramsdale to find a club where he feels valued
DOHA, QATAR: Wojciech Szczesny of Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper released after links with Gunners return

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is set to be available as a free agent following the termination of his contract by Juventus.
DOHA, QATAR: Wojciech Szczesny of Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Al Nassr to replace former Arsenal goalkeeper with former Arsenal goalkeeper

Al Nassr bids farewell to former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina and sets sights on another ex-Gunner, Wojciech Szczesny, as his replacement.
AS Roma's Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny warms up prior the Italian Serie A football match Inter Milan vs AS Roma at the San Siro stadium in Milan on February 26. (Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal fan favourite released as another agrees Saudi deal

Former Arsenal players Wojciech Szczesny and Francis Coquelin embark on new journeys, with Szczesny joining Al Nassr and Coquelin leaving Villarreal.
VERONA, ITALY - OCTOBER 30: Wojciech Szczesny of Juventus greet his fans during the Serie A match between Hellas and Juventus at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on October 30, 2021 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Report: Arsenal guaranteed to sign a goalkeeper this summer

Arsenal are guaranteed to sign a goalkeeper this summer as a backup to David Raya, according to a report.
DOHA, QATAR: Wojciech Szczesny of Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s 3 options for Ramsdale replacement include former player

Arsenal's shortlist for a potential summer replacement for Aaron Ramsdale includes former Gunner Wojciech Szczesny, according to a report.
Poland's Wojciech Szczesny (L) punches the ball ahead of Jakub Kiwior during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Kiwior shares what former Arsenal star said to him about the club

Jakub Kiwior has revealed that Wojciech Szczesny can't watch Arsenal matches because of the stress, but he wants the Gunners to win trophies this season.
Juventus' Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny leaves the pitch after suffering a chest pain during the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals first leg football match between Juventus and Sporting CP, on April 13, 2023 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Szczesny substituted after breathing difficulties v Sporting

Arsenal's former goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny experienced breathing difficulties during the Europa League quarter-final match between Juventus and Sporting Lisbon.
DOHA, QATAR: Wojciech Szczesny of Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Szczesny rejects Spurs approach without hesitation

Wojciech Szczesny rejected a recent approach from Tottenham Hotspur, planning to stay with Juventus for the foreseeable future.
DOHA, QATAR: Wojciech Szczesny of Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

17 first-team Juventus players to miss Arsenal friendly

Juventus have named their travelling squad for Saturday's friendly against Arsenal, and former Gunner Wojciech Szczesny isn't involved.
Poland's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (C) celebrates with his teammates after he saved a penalty shot during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 30, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)

Wojciech Szczesny jokes about his Lionel Messi penalty bet

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny joked that he'll probably get banned after a bet with Lionel Messi during Poland's match against Argentina.
VERONA, ITALY - OCTOBER 30: Wojciech Szczesny of Juventus greet his fans during the Serie A match between Hellas and Juventus at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on October 30, 2021 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Wojciech Szczesny celebrates Juventus milestone

Wojciech Szczesny marked his 150th appearance for Juventus with three points and a cleansheet.
Bernd Leno in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Juventus want Bernd Leno to replace Wojciech Szczesny as Italian media turn

According to reports from Italy, Juventus want to sign Bernd Leno to replace Wojciech Szczesny, who has taken an absolute battering this week in the media there.
TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 23: Medhi Benatia and Wojciech Szczesny of Juventus reacts during the serie A match between Juventus and AS Roma at the Allianz Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano denies Arsenal contact over Wojciech Szczesny

Juventus aren't holding talks to sell Wojciech Szczesny and Arsenal haven't made contact over his potential transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Juventus to offer former Arsenal star new contract

Juventus are reportedly getting ready to offer Wojciech Szczesny a new contract at the club.
Wojciech Szczesny

Wojciech Szczesny linked with Juventus exit and Premier League return

Wojciech Szczesny is being linked with a move back to the Premier League by the Italian press who seem to think he could leave Juventus this summer and if he leaves they want David de Gea to replace him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Bernd Leno of Arsenal makes a save during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Wembley Stadium on March 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Wojciech Szczesny reacts to Bernd Leno’s North London derby double save

Bernd Leno's double save against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday has drawn praise from the club's former goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, which has pleased some Arsenal fans.
Wojciech Szczesny

Szczesny and Fabianski recall embarrassing stories involving ex-Arsenal coach Garry Peyton

Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski revealed some particularly embarrassing stories about former Arsenal goalkeeping coach Garry Peyton, in a joint appearance on a Polish show this week.

Szczesny on leaving Arsenal: “I wanted to be at Arsenal my whole career”

Wojciech Szczesny has revealed his love for Arsenal, how he didn't want to leave and the role smoking played in his departure.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: A dejected looking Petr Cech of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at Amex Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s goalkeeper problem has no easy fix

The need for a new number one next season is growing by the game. But who could we get?

Wojciech Szczesny says it was clear he had to leave Arsenal

Wojciech Szczesny has revealed that it was ‘clear’ he had to leave Arsenal and that once he knew that, Juventus’s offer was ‘very easy’ to accept.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Paulo Dybala and Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus celebrate with Wojciech Szczesny of Juventus after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus at Wembley Stadium on March 7, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Sensitive Tottenham officials ‘stunned’ by Wojciech Szczesny’s behaviour

Wembley officials were reportedly left STUNNED after Wojciech Szczesny wound up some Tottenham fans who had been abusing him all evening.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

4 of the weirdest decisions Arsenal made this season

When Arsenal tied Arsene Wenger down to another two-year extension at the end of last season, fans thought the decision pretty weird considering the state of the club, but little did we know this was only the beginning.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at Amex Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

7 biggest problems Arsenal have

Arsenal have a lot of problems right now and if some aren't dealt with soon, they could have massive repercussions going forward.

Szczesny: I still love Arsenal, I still love the people

Wojciech Szczesny admitted he still loves Arsenal after Juventus knocked Tottenham Hotspur out of the Champions League this week.
Juventus' Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny warms up prior to the Italian Serie A football match AC Chievo vs Juventus at the Marcantonio-Bentegodi stadium in Verona on January 27, 2018. (MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans delighted yet devastated as Wojciech Szczesny brutally trolls Spurs again

Wojciech Szczesny proved he's still a Gooner after Juventus beat Spurs on Wednesday evening and Arsenal fans are loving it... although a little bit emotional.

‘There are no rivals’: Italian media shower Szczesny with praise once again

The Italian media's love-in with Wojciech Szczesny is still going strong with La Gazzetta dello Sport claiming the goalkeeper has 'no rivals' in Serie A at the moment.
SWANSEA, WALES - JANUARY 30: Petr Cech of Arsenal reacts after Jordan Ayew of Swansea City (not pictured) scored his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Arsenal at Liberty Stadium on January 30, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Cech has committed more costly errors in 1 season than Szczesny in 3

The contrasting fortunes between Petr Cech and Wojciech Szczesny show that Arsenal is a bad place for goalkeepers to be.
TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 22: Wojciech Szczesny of Juventus jump for the ball during the Serie A match between Juventus and Genoa CFC on January 22, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Incredible deal: Decision to sell Szczesny keeps looking worse for Arsenal

Petr Cech redeemed himself somewhat against Tottenham at the weekend but it is still hard to shake the feeling that selling Wojciech Szczesny was one of the biggest mistakes Arsene Wenger has ever made.

Agent hails Juventus vision for spotting ‘world class’ ability Wojciech Szczesny

Wojciech Szczesny's agent Jonathan Barnett has praised Juventus for spotting the keeper's ability and buying him for cheap.

Juventus want to take advantage of Wilshere’s Arsenal uncertainty

Juventus are reportedly targeting Jack Wilshere for a surprising January transfer, as his Arsenal contract talks seems far from being finalised.

Embarrassing statistic highlights how few players are committing their futures to Arsenal

Apart from Calum Chambers in October, the last person at Arsenal to sign a new contract was Arsene Wenger. Chambers is the only player in 12 months to put pen to paper.

Wojciech Szczesny explains he had ‘no choice’ but to leave Arsenal for Juventus

Wojciech Szczesny says there's 'no shame' in playing backup to a goalkeeper like Gianluigi Buffon, and he hopes to play for Juventus for the next 10 years.

Szczesny wins player of the month

Wojciech Szczesny has been named Juventus' player of the month for December.