Marc-André ter Stegen’s future at FC Barcelona is hanging by a thread — and the tension is rising behind the scenes. While the German goalkeeper wants to stay, the club seems to have other plans.
Barça are set to announce the signing of Joan García from Espanyol this week, and with Wojciech Szczęsny already tied down with a contract extension, the writing may be on the wall for Ter Stegen.
A Rocky End to the Season
According to Catalan media, Ter Stegen’s behavior at the end of the season left a bad taste internally. After pushing hard to return for the match against Inter, he was left out — and reportedly refused to travel with the team in protest. A reaction that did not sit well with the club, particularly new manager Hansi Flick.
A Clear Message from Barça
Barcelona no longer see him as untouchable. If he stays, he’ll drop to third-choice goalkeeper. More importantly, his departure would significantly ease the club’s wage bill — a key issue amid ongoing financial constraints.
Now, the ball is in Ter Stegen’s court. Stay and fight for a reduced role, or seek a new challenge elsewhere. One thing is clear: the calm between the posts at Camp Nou may be over.
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