Barcelona star Marc-Andre ter Stegen faces a crunch call on his future for both club and country in the coming weeks.
The Germany international has come back into sharp focus this month following a decision to undergo surgery on a persistent back injury.
Ter Stegen announced himself announced the update, and in the process, stated he will be out of action for three months. That move has angered Barcelona officials, who are hoping the Germany international is out for at least four, as that would allow them to register Joan Garcia with La Liga.
Barcelona activated a similar rule last season following a previous injury with Wojciech Szczesny signed as emergency cover.
However, this time around Barcelona officials believe Ter Stegen deliberately set three months as his return timeline so the club cannot use 80% of his salary to register a replacement, and it has led to their relationship deteriorating further.
Garcia’s arrival and an overall cooling of relations between Ter Stegen and the club appears to have put him on the exit ramp this summer.
Ter Stegen could also be stripped of his position as club captain, and according to Diario Sport, a decision on this will be made just before the start of the 2025/26 La Liga season.
However, an ongoing row at club level is just one feature of the controversy, as a three month absence will see him miss the majority of Germany’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.
Ter Stegen has finally been established as No.1 for Germany, following Manuel Neuer’s international retirement, with Julian Nagelsmann backing him to step up next summer.
Despite his assurances of remaining first-choice for Germany, if Ter Stegen has no role at Barcelona, Nagelsmann will not bring him back into the starting XI in November.
Reports from German outlet Bild claim Ter Stegen ‘must leave’ Barcelona before the summer transfer window to avoid his World Cup dream being shot down.
Brighter2109
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imagine you're employed by someone .You still have a contract you get injured to the extent that you require a surgery to be well again. And your employer wants you to leave and blaming you for his failures. isn't the time for your employer to stand with you?lf late Jota.wss playing for BARCA. what could have happened to his family?l now know and understand what Liverpool anthem stands for you will never walk Alone.Stergen is now walking alone .hands up l salute Liverpool.
a 🤡 mentality
Brighter2109
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imagine you're employed by someone. You still have a contract you get injured to the extent that you require a surgery to be well again. And your employer wants you to leave and blaming you for his failures. Isn't it the time for your employer to stand with you?l now know and understand what Liverpool anthem stands for you will never walk alone. What if the late Jota.wss playing for BARCA, what could have happened to his family?Hands up l salute Liverpool.
you are a 🤡 high level of stupidity and poor mentality
rokblnpy
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imagine you're employed by someone. You still have a contract you get injured to the extent that you require a surgery to be well again. And your employer wants you to leave and blaming you for his failures. Isn't it the time for your employer to stand with you?l now know and understand what Liverpool anthem stands for you will never walk alone. What if the late Jota.wss playing for BARCA, what could have happened to his family?Hands up l salute Liverpool.
rokblnpy
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imagine you're employed by someone .You still have a contract you get injured to the extent that you require a surgery to be well again. And your employer wants you to leave and blaming you for his failures. isn't the time for your employer to stand with you?lf late Jota.wss playing for BARCA. what could have happened to his family?l now know and understand what Liverpool anthem stands for you will never walk Alone.Stergen is now walking alone .hands up l salute Liverpool.
wasrite01
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he wants to prove stubbornness which will make him regret not leaving barca.. if barca could do away with the GOAT who then is STEGEN
Pumdkmprs
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He needs to go
SantinoYuot
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Respect to you stegen you are unforgettable🙏
Cokcimnot
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what is ur problem about Barcelona? why can't u face ur club and let another club be and if we look at it now it may be man u that this man is supporting oo
Picabrstu
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This guy want to
olusoji15
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No,he want to punish Barça not to register other players.That club deserves it. For corrupting UEFA they kept Messi for more than 30 seasons like African presidents,now they are paying the price.it just started.
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what right do u have to banter Barca ? win UCL first before u poke nose on our affairs okay Mr arsenal 🤣
joybeikp
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Come to Manchester United
Loyaeiktz
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come to United brother united right now need a keeper
wisbcemprt
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No,he want to punish Barça not to register other players.That club deserves it. For corrupting UEFA they kept Messi for more than 30 seasons like African presidents,now they are paying the price.it just started.
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The never ending next season club. The clown club of EPL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
EdwinLumba
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either he leaves or stays he still a culer and always earns my respect 🙏 🫡
wisbcemprt
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Ter Stegen is a snake with an innocent & a decent look. This guy doesn't deserve anything
Hoedinoy
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No,he want to punish Barça not to register other players.That club deserves it. For corrupting UEFA they kept Messi for more than 30 seasons like African presidents,now they are paying the price.it just started.
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See who is talking, Mr trophless club each season
xcphantom
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No,he want to punish Barça not to register other players.That club deserves it. For corrupting UEFA they kept Messi for more than 30 seasons like African presidents,now they are paying the price.it just started.
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What are you saying man 😏
Wuwbcinpz
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No,he want to punish Barça not to register other players.That club deserves it. For corrupting UEFA they kept Messi for more than 30 seasons like African presidents,now they are paying the price.it just started.
Constantinetino
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he needs to