Wojciech Szczesny will join Barcelona with number 25 jersey

Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's transfer to Barcelona is set to be announced on Wednesday, according to Polish journalist Tomasz Włodarczyk. Szczesny will be wearing the number 25 jersey as he joins the Spanish club in a highly anticipated move.

The agreement between Szczesny and Barcelona is expected to be finalized on Wednesday, with the Polish goalkeeper arriving in Barcelona on Monday to undergo a medical examination. After passing the medical tests, Szczesny met with the club's sporting director, De Jong, on Monday afternoon to discuss the details of the contract. The official announcement of the transfer is scheduled for Wednesday.

The delay in the announcement is reportedly due to Barcelona's Champions League game against Young Boys on Tuesday. The club wanted to focus on the match before finalizing the deal with Szczesny. However, Szczesny will train with the team on Tuesday to prepare for his integration into Barcelona. He will also have some time to take care of personal matters before attending the Champions League game at the Camp Nou.

On Wednesday, Szczesny is expected to sign a one-year contract with Barcelona and is likely to meet his new teammates for the first time. There is no confirmation yet whether Szczesny will make a formal appearance before the media. The Polish goalkeeper is expected to wear the number 25 jersey, as numbers 1 and 13 are already assigned to Ter Stegen and Peña respectively, leaving the number 25 available for the goalkeeper according to La Liga regulations.Szczesny's arrival at Barcelona brings a fresh perspective to the team's goalkeeping department, providing competition and depth to the squad. The Polish shot-stopper's experience and quality are expected to be valuable additions to Barcelona's roster as they aim to compete in multiple competitions throughout the season.Barcelona fans are eagerly anticipating the official announcement of Szczesny's transfer, as they look forward to seeing the Polish goalkeeper in action for the club. With his signing, Barcelona strengthens their squad and enhances their options in goal, adding a talented and capable goalkeeper to their ranks. Szczesny's journey at Barcelona is set to begin, with the number 25 jersey as his symbol of a new chapter in his career.