Barcelona confirm Livaković signing on a deal until 2030
Dominik Livaković has signed a four-year Barcelona contract. Here is what is confirmed and what reports suggest about Wojciech Szczęsny’s role.
Barcelona have signed another goalkeeper. Dominik Livaković arrives from Fenerbahçe on a contract running until 30 June 2030. Wojciech Szczęsny can now read that his coach is happy with him, then scroll down to the photographs of his newest colleague.
The transfer was confirmed on Barcelona’s official website. The Croatian has signed a four-year deal, although the club did not disclose the fee. Cadena SER puts the initial payment at approximately €2 million, potentially rising to €4 million with add-ons.
The more interesting question is where Livaković fits in. Cadena SER expects him to become Joan García’s deputy, with Szczęsny dropping to third choice. That is the station’s reporting, not a pecking order announced by Hansi Flick.
Speaking before the Athletic Club match, Flick was more cautious. He said he was happy with Szczęsny, valued experienced goalkeepers and still had time to make a decision. Earlier plans involved loaning Livaković out before bringing him back when the Polish goalkeeper’s current contract expires. Barça Blaugranes also notes that his immediate role remains unclear.
The 31-year-old arrives after an unusual season. He spent the first half on loan at Girona without making an appearance, then returned to Dinamo Zagreb on loan in January. There, he kept eight clean sheets in 15 matches and helped the club win the league. He previously made 74 appearances for Fenerbahçe.
Barcelona have secured an experienced goalkeeper for four years. Szczęsny, for now, has the reassurance that his coach is pleased with him. The team sheets will tell us how much that reassurance is worth.
