Revealed: Robert Lewandowski's role in bringing Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement as ex-Arsenal goalkeeper nears sensational Barcelona move

Robert Lewandowski has reportedly played a key role in bringing compatriot Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement ahead of an impending Barcelona move.

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• Szczesny retires from football
• Linked with move to Barcelona
• Lewandowski's role in deal revealed

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Just one month on from hanging up his gloves, the 34-year-old is nearing a sensational move to Barcelona. The former Arsenal stopper is reportedly set to sign on a one-year deal and reports that Blaugrana forward and fellow Poland star Lewandowski has had a hand in the transfer.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The report adds the 36-year-old contacted Szczesny by phone and internally pushed for the Barcelona transfer. Fellow keepers Keylor Navas and Loris Karius were also reportedly discussed, following Marc-Andre ter Stegen's patella injury, but it seems it will be the former Juventus ace who will link up with Hansi Flick's team in the coming days.

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  On Wednesday, Szczesny made it clear he was open to joining the Catalan outfit.

  He told : "Yes, I’m now in talks and considering Barca move. It’d be disrespectful if I didn’t consider this option for my career. Barca is one of the best clubs in the world."

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  WHAT NEXT?

  While Barcelona try to get this deal over the line, Inaki Pena is playing between the sticks for the La Liga team. He was solid in his side's 1-0 win over Getafe on Wednesday and is expected to start again away to Osasuna on Saturday.