Former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will make a special appearance at the Allianz Stadium during the Serie A match against Napoli this Saturday. After announcing his retirement earlier this summer, Szczesny will complete a lap of honour in front of the home crowd, marking his farewell from professional football.
The 33-year-old ex-Arsenal, Roma, and Poland national team goalkeeper parted ways with Juventus by mutual consent in August, just weeks before confirming his retirement. He spent a significant part of his career in Italy, playing nine seasons in Serie A, including seven with Juventus. During his time with the Bianconeri, Szczesny helped secure three Serie A titles, three Coppa Italia victories, and two Supercoppa Italiana trophies.
Departure and Retirement Decision
Szczesny’s role as Juventus’ number one goalkeeper became uncertain at the start of the summer when the club signed Michele Di Gregorio from Monza. Speculation about his future intensified throughout the transfer window, with reports suggesting that Juventus were keen on selling him to a club in the Saudi Pro League. However, Szczesny made it clear that he had no interest in a move to the Middle East, famously stating that he had ‘enough money’ and would not be tempted by a big-money offer.
The veteran goalkeeper ultimately chose to end his playing career on his terms, walking away from the game with an impressive collection of silverware and many years of top-level experience under his belt.
Farewell Lap of Honour
As Juventus prepares to face Napoli at 18:00 BST on Saturday, Szczesny will bid farewell to the fans who supported him throughout his successful tenure with the club. The lap of honour will offer Bianconeri supporters the chance to show their appreciation for the former Poland international, who played a pivotal role in their domestic successes over the past seven years.
