Barcelona couldn’t have imagined a better start to the season, at least when it comes to the Spanish championship. Six games – six wins. Villarreal was torpedoed in the last match, but a big problem has now arrived for Hansi Flick. He has lost Marc-André ter Stegen, whose knee ligaments have been injured, and he faces several months out, prompting the Catalan club to search for a new goalkeeper. The German and his team initially trusted Iñaki Peña, and they didn’t want to seek a replacement for Marc-André ter Stegen right away. But after giving it more thought, they realized they needed one—at least to have one more experienced option on the bench. However, their options are limited; the Catalan club can only sign free agents, which led them to even consider players who are already retired?!Former Real’s custodian close to joining Barca?They thoroughly researched the market, combed through all possibilities, and narrowed it down to three names. Keylor Navas (37) might be the best solution, as he hasn’t officially hung up his gloves yet. He regularly trains with Deportivo Saprissa in his homeland and maintains a strict diet. He could step in as early as tomorrow, and according to Mundo Deportivo, his main competitor is Wojciech Szczęsny. Although he’s only 34, Wojciech Szczęsny decided to retire at the end of August. He had a contract with Juventus until 2025, but it was mutually terminated. He explained his decision at the time: “My body is ready for new challenges, but my heart isn’t. It’s time to focus on my family, and I’m leaving professional football.” However, there are indications that he might make a quick return to the game.Happy retirement, you man with the unspellable name!After all, Robert Lewandowski, his best man and good friend, plays for Barcelona. And we all know the kind of status the Polish striker has at the Catalan club. Reportedly, they’ve already discussed it. Plus, Hansi Flick holds him in high regard. Keylor Navas and Wojciech Szczęsny are the top candidates, with another retired option—Claudio Bravo (41). The Chilean, like the Pole, announced at the end of August that he had finished with professional football and ended his career. But he might reconsider if Barcelona decides it’s best to have someone who has been part of the club in the past, alongside Iñaki Peña.Yamal‘s grandmother: ‘That child is not from Morocco‘Szczesny terminated his Juventus contract in August, weeks before announcing he’d hang his boots. He recently explained in detail that he would have retired in 2025, but the signing of Michele Di Gregorio pushed him out of Juventus one year before the expiration of his contract.“I wanted to play for one more season because I felt I could still give so much, but after Juventus, I was not ready for other challenges” the former goalkeeper explained. Now he has the opportunity to finish his career (again) but in 2025, like he anticipated, and in a big club.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 7TuesdayValencia – Osasuna 0-0Sevilla – Valladolid 2-1 (1-0)/Torres 45 og, Ejuke 85 – Perez K. 56/Real Madrid – Alaves 3-2 (2-0)/Vazquez 1, Mbappe 40, Rodrygo 48 – Benavidez 85, Garcia 87/Wednesday20:00: (1.80) Girona (3.50) Rayo Vallecano (4.70)22:00: (1.25) Barcelona (6.00) Getafe (11.0)Thursday20:00: (3.35) Espanyol (3.45) Villareal (2.15)20:00: (3.15) Las Palmas (3.35) Betis (2.45)20:00: (4.20) Celta (3.60) Atl.Madrid (1.95)***odds are subject to change***
