Ter Stegen has suffered a serious injury that will keep him out of action for more than a year. The rupture of his patellar tendon has left a significant gap in Barça's goal, and his long recovery has forced the Catalonian club to look for immediate solutions. Without Ter Stegen, the coaching staff led by Hansi Flick has made a decision.
Faced with this situation, Flick decided to go to the market to sign a goalkeeper who could compete in the short term, and Szczesny was the chosen one. The Polish international, who arrived as an emergency solution, will provide solidity and experience, but Barça is already thinking about the future and plans for the 2025 season.
Neither Ter Stegen, due to his uncertain recovery, nor Szczesny, due to his age, are expected to be the starting goalkeepers in the long term. Barça's already moving in the market to find a goalkeeper who can take on such a responsibility in the coming years. And it seems that Deco and Laporta have already found him, as the rumors have been confirmed.
First Szczesny and now Ter Stegen, KO, confirmed transfer
It seems clear that some interesting moves are on the way, as Barça has set its sights on a talented young goalkeeper who's been shining in Ligue 1. He plays for Nice and has already taken Szczesny's starting spot in Poland, and now he'll do the same at FC Barcelona. Ter Stegen, meanwhile, is also at risk.
We are talking about Marcin Bulka, who's established himself as a starter at Nice, as well as having earned a place in the Polish national team. With this move, Deco, Laporta and Flick seem to have found the goalkeeper who will occupy the Barça goal in 2025.
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Marcin Bulka has drawn attention for his ability to make spectacular saves. But also for his security in the air and his ability to play with his feet. Qualities that make him a comprehensive goalkeeper, adapted to the style of play that Barça seeks.
In response to the growing rumors about his possible transfer, Marcin Bulka has responded with humility and professionalism: "As they say, there's a bit of truth in every rumor. When it comes to transfer matters, I would prefer my agent to speak. I'm here to be fit every week and give reasons to these kinds of clubs to talk about me."
But Marcin Bulka added when asked about Barça: "It's definitely a compliment. When someone talks about these clubs it's always an extra incentive for me and a sign that I'm doing something right. If I didn't play well, probably nobody would say that."
With these statements, Marcin Bulka doesn't close the door to a possible transfer to FC Barcelona. He already sat Szczesny in Poland and now he could do the same with Ter Stegen. Deco, Flick and Laporta will have to measure their moves so as not to ruin a dressing room that, at the moment, seems to be very united.