Wojciech Szczesny discusses challenges of training as age increases
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, now 36, shared how daily training has become increasingly painful as he ages. Speaking during his holidays, Szczesny noted that each session requires much more mental and physical energy. Despite these challenges, he embraces the rigors of his professional life and aims to give his best every day. His contract with Barcelona runs until 2027, and the team's goalkeeping situation remains uncertain as they evaluate options behind first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Szczesny's experience continues to be a vital asset for the squad.
- •Szczesny opens up about training difficulties due to age.
- •He aims to give his all despite feeling increased pain.
- •Contract with Barcelona expires in 2027.
- •Team's goalkeeping future remains uncertain.
- •Szczesny's leadership is valued in the dressing room.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star admits ‘every training session is painful’
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona veteran makes honest admission – ‘Every training session is more painful’
"Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has never been the kind of footballer who hides behind predictable answers.He has always been a character throughout his illustrious career and has spent the las...
"Barcelona star Wojciech Szczęsny has opened up on the physical struggles he has been forced to deal with of late, owing to his advancing years.Goalkeeper Szczęsny of course called time on his career...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:00 PMBarcelona star admits ‘every training session is painful’
Barcelona star Wojciech Szczęsny has opened up on the physical struggles he has been forced to deal with of late, owing to his advancing years.Goalkeeper Szczęsny of course called time on his career...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 2:10 PMBarcelona veteran makes honest admission – ‘Every training session is more painful’
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has never been the kind of footballer who hides behind predictable answers.He has always been a character throughout his illustrious career and has spent the las...
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