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Szczesny comes out of retirement to join Barcelona on one year deal

Retired goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is set to make a dramatic comeback to football after entering talks for a move to La Liga giants Barcelona.

Szczesny, who retired after his Juventus contract expired last month, will head to Spain as an emergency replacement for the injured Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Barcelona is expected to finalize a one-year deal with the former Arsenal and Juventus keeper, who is reportedly willing to take a pay cut compared to last season’ in Turin.

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