FC Barcelona faces a significant challenge in managing its goalkeeping department, with up to six goalkeepers under official contracts, in addition to Diego Cochein, according to the Spanish newspaper "Sport." Juan Garcia, who was signed last summer on a contract until 2031, is the primary choice for both the present and the future, clearly securing his position.

Next to him are Ter Stegen and Szczęsny, with the German not currently being a sporting option despite his contract running until 2028, while the Polish Szczęsny has renewed his contract for an additional season, with the possibility that he may decide to retire or be released at the end of the season.

In addition to the first team, Iñaki Peña will return from his loan at Elche after a successful season and could serve as the second goalkeeper, while Ander Astralaga and Aaron Jakobsfeili are options for the squad, with the possibility of loaning them out or keeping one as the third goalkeeper needing to be considered.

Diego Cousin, the goalkeeper for Barcelona Atlètic, has gradually started training with the first team, but he has not yet secured any playing time. It is likely that going out on loan would be the best solution to ensure his continued development.

The report indicates that the sports management recognizes that overcrowding in the goalkeeper position is a challenge, but they believe that some goalkeepers have been reassessed and can be financially leveraged or included in deals to reduce the cost of signings, making the upcoming period crucial for managing the goalkeeper situation at Barcelona.