Key Takeaways
- Real Sociedad have offered Alex Remiro a new contract until 2029 to stop him joining Barcelona.
- Barcelona need a new goalkeeper because Wojciech Szczesny may retire and Marc-Andre ter Stegen is not part of Hansi Flick’s plans.
- The Spanish shot-stopper wants to wait until after the 2026 World Cup before deciding where he will play next season.
Hansi Flick wants to strengthen his Barcelona squad when the summer transfer window opens. The German coach believes the team needs a new goalkeeper to challenge Joan Garcia for the starting position.
Barcelona face problems with their current keepers. Wojciech Szczesny has a contract until 2027, but the club can end his deal early this summer. This would allow the Polish veteran to retire. Meanwhile, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on loan at Girona and will not return to the first team. Inaki Pena, who is playing at Elche, also has no future at the club.
Because of this situation, Barcelona have made Alex Remiro their top target. The Real Sociedad star would cost less money during the next transfer window.
However, Real Sociedad do not want to lose their key player. The Copa del Rey winners have sent a new contract proposal to Remiro’s agents. If he signs, he would stay at Anoeta until at least 2029.
Club officials hope Remiro agrees to the extension before the window opens. But the keeper has different plans. He wishes to finish the current season first and learn if he will play at the 2026 World Cup. Only then will he discuss his future.
Barcelona are not the only club watching Remiro. Newcastle United and Aston Villa from the Premier League both want him. Inter Milan also see him as a replacement for Yann Sommer. Real Sociedad know it will be hard to keep their star man, but for now he remains at the club.