I’ve lost battle against smoking, I’m not good example – Barça keeper, Szczesny

Barcelona goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny, has said he has failed to win the battle against smoking.

The goalkeeper opened up on his addiction to smoking and advised youngsters to avoid the habit.

The former Juventus man admitted that he could not earn a victory in the battle against addiction but wanted to ensure that youngsters do not take it up.

The former Arsenal gaolkeeper told ESPN, that he started smoking at a young age and has failed to quit so far.

He said, via GOAL, “There are some parts of the game where I believe I can be a perfect example for young people or, in fact, for my team-mates.

“And there are some things in my career that you better not follow. In a few aspects, I fail at [being an example], but I try to be the best version of myself, and I try to give the correct example to my team-mates, to young kids who watch us.

“But mentioning the subject of smoking, please do not follow me and don’t do it. I’ve lost the fight. When I was very young, I created a habit that is very negative for me, and I know it is. I just lose against it. So for anybody watching: Don’t do what I did.”

Szczesny moved to Barcelona in October 2024 after an ACL injury to Marc-André ter Stegen.

I’ve lost battle against smoking, I’m not good example – Barça keeper, Szczesny