New Barcelona goal keeper Wojciech Szczesny will not being making a return to the Poland national team this season.
A serious injury to Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen triggered a bold move to bring the veteran star to Catalonia and that is where his focus lies.
Barcelona have brought Szczesny in on a short-term contract until the end of the 2024/25 campaign with La Liga rules permitting an emergency free transfer due to Ter Stegen's absence.
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Hansi Flick has warned Szczesny he will not be the automatic first choice replacement for Ter Stegen with deputy stopper Inaki Pena the current cover option.
However, Barcelona are widely rumoured to have made certain guarantees to Szczesny, as part of their push to bring him out of retirement.
Szczesny was honoured for his contribution to the Poland side, ahead of their 3-1 UEFA Nations League defeat to Portugal, with his 84 international caps the most for a Polish goal keeper.
As per reports from Marca, rumours of Szczesny mirroring his club return with an end to international exile have been rejected, as he prepares to battle Pena for the No.1 spot at Barcelona.
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Szczesny has been registered as a Barcelona player with La Liga and he is also eligible to play in the UEFA Champions League.
Flick confirmed the 34-year-old will continue on a personalised fitness programme during the ongoing international break.
Barcelona currently lead La Liga by three points, ahead of their return at home to Sevilla on October 20, but Pena looks set to remain in place for the following two huge games against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Europe could be where Flick eases Szczesny in and the former Arsenal star could face Red Star Belgrade on November 6.
