Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, a FC Barcelona player, expressed his great admiration for his young teammate Juan Garcia, who recently joined from Espanyol, noting that he possesses exceptional abilities that may make him the best in the world at the goalkeeping position in the coming years.
What did Szczesny say about Juan Garcia?
In statements reported by Mundo Deportivo newspaper, Szczesny said while attending the screening of his documentary in Warsaw: “I discovered Juan when he was at Espanyol, and he left a great impression on me. But after only 3 days of training with Barcelona, I knew he had something special.”
He added: “Maybe he will end up becoming the best goalkeeper in the world. He is still at the beginning of his path, but if I can help him develop, I will feel very satisfied.”
How does Szczesny see the role of experience in supporting young talent?
Szczesny, who has a long career at major clubs, confirmed that he feels a responsibility towards his emerging teammates, saying: “I am now at a different stage in my career, and I realize the value of being part of the development of a young talent like Juan. I have the motivation to support him, and not just as a competitor in the same position.”
What did he reveal in his documentary?
Szczesny talked about his documentary film, which reviews his football career, focusing on one of the scenes that sparked controversy: “The end of the film, while I was smoking a cigar in the locker room, was a moment that sums up a lot. The cigar has always been associated with me, until it was the reason for my departure from Arsenal, but today it is a symbol of an experience I lived in all its stages.”
He added, jokingly, about a photo that sparked controversy after the Seville match: “I saw the photo in which it was said that I was laughing after the fourth goal, but I confirm that I do not laugh when I concede four goals. The shot is only frozen at a certain moment.”
What is his position on criticism and rumours?
Szczesny responded calmly to the criticism, saying: “At this stage of my career, I don’t bring work home with me. Talk in the dressing room is normal, and sometimes something passing can be misunderstood.”
Does Szczesny indicate his retirement soon?
Although he did not make a direct statement, the tone of his talk about the current stage of his career, and his dedication to supporting the new generation, shows that he is gradually approaching the end of his football journey, and is preparing to leave his mark by transferring experiences.
