Barcelona need to move players on to be able to register new signing Joan Garcia, and a prime candidate to leave is the man he’s replacing in the starting line-up: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
Ter Stegen missed the vast majority of the 2024-25 season after suffering a serious knee injury last September, and although he returned in the latter stages of the campaign, his prominence had dropped significantly. Wojciech Szczesny replaced him as the starter, and while he is expected to sign a new contract to remain at the club, he will also be behind Garcia in the pecking order.
That would leave Ter Stegen as third-choice goalkeeper, and considering his wages, it makes sense for Barcelona to move him on – which is what they intend to do. However, it will not be easy, especially as he has already turned down an offer to leave.
Ter Stegen, who could be stripped of his captaincy role if he does not leave Barcelona this summer, is now attracted interest from Inter, as reported by Sport. The Serie A giants could lose starting goalkeeper Yann Sommer to Galatasaray, and they have identified the Germany international as a candidate to be his replacement.
Given that he is expected to be third in the pecking order for next season, Ter Stegen would not see much action. And this would be a disaster for him, especially because the 2026 World Cup is on the horizon. He could lose his place as Germany’s starter if he is not playing regularly, which will be on his mind.
And Barcelona hope that this will be catalyst for Ter Stegen accepting a move away. In terms of the options available, Inter would be an excellent one, as it would allow him to continue competing at the highest level of European football.
japito
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Stergen for Frepong and 10m to Barça
Dobcdikmp
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barcelona boards are looking at his injury and wages
Umbaliche
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What Juventus sees on him that Barca couldn't? In Barca he is a third choice at Juventus he may be second or first choice
vuaabdipu
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What a sad story He could've left on better terms
Danikings
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Barca really ruined one of the most loyal player and their captain. There's a saying no matter how good you are how loyal u are you can be replaced especially a team like Barca.
he's better than seziny
jakemopruy
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rubbish manengamet
phemoranking
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this man should consider leaving rather than bench .
sibdkprt
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Szczesny is Good but since Ter Stegen is back, Barca should not have extended Szczesny's contract then, things would not have become complicated.
I will prefer Stegen to stay. Sczescny is not good enough
Constantinetino
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His not good enough as compared to Szczesny or Garcia ,let him live ,we appreciate him bit it's time.
ImryHaokip
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Szczesny is Good but since Ter Stegen is back, Barca should not have extended Szczesny's contract then, things would not have become complicated.
dombdluyz
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Terstegen was good for competence with the newly Garcia
Kobdelopuy
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My Man City need the keeper like Ter Stergen but I know they aren't smart enough to go for the best.
Kobdelopuy
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swap him with Dumfries
Barcelona don't have that smart brain. If they do, they would have already bid for Dumfries
Spheg
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Barca really ruined one of the most loyal player and their captain. There's a saying no matter how good you are how loyal u are you can be replaced especially a team like Barca.
that's where most people get it wrong, loyalty n ur past performance won't help barca win titles, it all about the future
zico16
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Barca really ruined one of the most loyal player and their captain. There's a saying no matter how good you are how loyal u are you can be replaced especially a team like Barca.
talking about loyalty when is performance is low
besbklrz
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swap him with Dumfries
JPierre
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Barca really ruined one of the most loyal player and their captain. There's a saying no matter how good you are how loyal u are you can be replaced especially a team like Barca.
This is business.
Whuligan
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Barca really ruined one of the most loyal player and their captain. There's a saying no matter how good you are how loyal u are you can be replaced especially a team like Barca.