Barcelona are once again lamenting their fortune after Marc-Andre ter Stegen was struck down by a brutal knee injury during their 5-1 win over Villarreal. No medical degree was necessary to see that ter Stegen’s knee was not in the right place after the injury, and now Barcelona will have to assess their options in goal.
He was substituted by Inaki Peña, who also replaced him last season for a period of three months, while youngsters Ander Astralaga and Diego Kochen are also options. The latter is injured for a month himself, but Cadena SER have noted that none of the options in goal fully convince the club of their ability.
While Barcelona can no longer sign a player from another team this season, after the rule that allowed them to activate Martin Braithwaite’s release clause in 2020 was erased, but they can sign a goalkeeper that is currently a free agent. Their options in that regard run through Keylor Navas, Jiri Pavlenka, Sergio Rico, Tomas Vaclik, Kristoffer Klaesson or Antonio Adan.
Two former La Masia goalkeepers in Edgar Badia and Jordi Masip also remain without teams currently, while the Spanish radio station also noted that Wojciech Szczesny has recently retired, and Robert Lewandowski might put in a call to his Polish teammate, although that is pure speculation.
One goalkeeper who Barcelona have scouted in the past with positive reports is Las Palmas’ Alvaro Valles. Relegated to the bench after deciding not to sign a new deal with Pio Pio, former Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is starting in his place. It is noted that they could only sign Valles in January, even if he rescinds the 9 months remaining on his contract, as he was not a free agent at the end of the market.
Barcelona will likely have to choose first whether to sign immediately in place of ter Stegen – they are permitted to sign an emergency injury replacement, using 80% of his salary, which amounts to around €7m. If they decide to forge ahead with Pena or another of their younger options until January, that will open up their options until then.
pium
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barca never sign ex Madrid players. Madrid does though.
If Navas wanna join and Barca don’t wanna sign him it will be a stupid thing. He is the best free agent now to replace MATS for the coming season.
controversial
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bring de gea
olakenny
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I just hope Pena steps up his game to seal his place in the team. He needs to show confidence and command of his territory. I wish him well and I wish Ter Stegen speedy recovery 🙏
Pena proved, he's not worth the sticks last season, when Mac was laid off, only for him to concede about 13 goals in just a month or so...meaning he's not worth it.
wewbikorz
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Martinez
Mikbeuyz
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I just hope Pena steps up his game to seal his place in the team. He needs to show confidence and command of his territory. I wish him well and I wish Ter Stegen speedy recovery 🙏
Bishwa_Mgr
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sczesney will be an option but I want to sign Martinez first but it won't be possible. so I think it'll be better to try our 3rd GK Ander Astralaga......
it_s_opto
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let's give our No2 gollie a chance to prove himself...I stick with Ineke pena.
no way
Keamoore
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please go for Onana he is a former Barcelona goalkeeper
What? Onana?
Leccdkorsz
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please go for Onana he is a former Barcelona goalkeeper
Slow-Kelvin_10
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let's give our No2 gollie a chance to prove himself...I stick with Ineke pena.
Una don craze Didn’t u watch him last season?
Kenbkmrsy
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Martinez isn't a free agent guy
Barcelona needs to sign a classic goalkeeper not depending on pena!
itzSirKay
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Martinez isn't a free agent guy
Blind fool.where dis u see Martinez there
Tiyikoptuy
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let's give our No2 gollie a chance to prove himself...I stick with Ineke pena.
Zico_711
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Barcelona should not go for any keeper till January
AFerusmc6546
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I know Navas gonna reject Barca out of respect for Madrid, but at least we should make a move to him.
We ain’t signing him so quiet 🤫
baaceikmoz
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I know Navas gonna reject Barca out of respect for Madrid, but at least we should make a move to him.
barca never sign ex Madrid players. Madrid does though.
Dadabdpz
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navas could be best option
he played for Real Madrid
baaceikmoz
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I go for Navas, Navas should not only be a replacement for temporary time, but should replace MATS for a long term. He'll give glory to Barcelona. He's Flexible and can give both sides unlike MATS vs Monaco conceding first. I hope Barcelona will leave rivalry aside and go for NAVAS.
barca rarely sign ex Madrid players.
savvy_ovi
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My brother rivalry a side many players who played both for Barca and Real, as like Ronaldo, Figo, Raul. Did you forget all of them.
Raul never played for Barcelona.
Bacaceiost
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Ineki Pena's chance
tahbcdilpt
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Martinez isn't a free agent guy
Oiz760°
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Sergio Rico fits well for me, Europe experience ☑️ La liga experience ☑️ Age 31 ☑️ He’s literally the best option.
DUDURI
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Masip is beast tbh
too short same as pena
r15814
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Everyone saying Navas, how old is he? Barca need to wait until January and find a good young long term replacement for Ter Stegen a short term fix is to go with what they have and wait for the transfer window than signing guys that are also older than their current old goalie
DUDURI
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Masip is beast tbh
but too short
ZéléSaichis
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Kaylor Navas is not an option for us Culers
AbrahMkonoJr
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I go for Navas, Navas should not only be a replacement for temporary time, but should replace MATS for a long term. He'll give glory to Barcelona. He's Flexible and can give both sides unlike MATS vs Monaco conceding first. I hope Barcelona will leave rivalry aside and go for NAVAS.
He is older than Ter Stegen which long term are you talking about ?
kuabostuy
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Masip is beast tbh
Adnangorgaje
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I know Navas gonna reject Barca out of respect for Madrid, but at least we should make a move to him.
My brother rivalry a side many players who played both for Barca and Real, as like Ronaldo, Figo, Raul. Did you forget all of them.
Adnangorgaje
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I go for Navas, Navas should not only be a replacement for temporary time, but should replace MATS for a long term. He'll give glory to Barcelona. He's Flexible and can give both sides unlike MATS vs Monaco conceding first. I hope Barcelona will leave rivalry aside and go for NAVAS.
Vinklpsz
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why can't barca go for Martinez ?
No money
beacikotyz
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why can't barca go for Martinez ?
zuwabiklrz
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Love him esp on 1v1... They over reacted to his blunder at monaco like they miss a cup...
zauaeiorsz
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navas could be best option
culer1
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Inaka isn't serious at all
pium
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I know Navas gonna reject Barca out of respect for Madrid, but at least we should make a move to him.