Barcelona and Marc-Andre ter Stegen continue to lock horns this summer over his role and his future. The German captain is unhappy with the club, and has exercised what power he has.
The attempts to force him out following the signing of Joan Garcia have not gone down well with the 33-year-old, who has also been told that he will be third-choice this season if he remains at the club. In addition he is not happy with the leaking of derogatory stories about his character, nor threats from the club to remove the captaincy from him.
The latest flashpoint has occurred after ter Stegen underwent surgery on his back, reportedly ruling him out for four to five months. That would in theory allow Barcelona to activate the injury rule, and use 50% of his salary to register a new goalkeeper, in this case Garcia or Wojciech Szczesny. However in order to do so, Barcelona need ter Stegen’s signature to share confidential medical information with La Liga.
Ter Stegen is refusing to do so, and as a result, Barcelona have instructed their legal services to look into what sanctions they can impose on him as part of the disciplinary protocol.
Sport continue on to say that the rest of the Barcelona players are behind ter Stegen. Amid the threat of Barcelona taking the captaincy from ter Stegen, manager Hansi Flick has said that it would be decided by a vote from the players. If that does come to pass, then the Barcelona players will back ter Stegen and vote him in again.
They feel that the club and ter Stegen are involved in a dispute, and are keen to show solidarity with him rather than set a precedent that could harm them in the future. The Barcelona players have no intention of ‘betraying’ their captain.
The first signs of that occurred last week, when a number of players, including Ferran Torres, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde and Pau Cubarsi all made public shows of support for ter Stegen. Barcelona’s history of trying to force out players, including de Jong, no doubt does not help the Dutchman’s attitude towards the matter.
JPierre
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The players should understand that this is a business.
yabcilntu
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The whole thing is about money. Laporta has gotten enough time to fix this problem. He hobbles from year to year. No plan! The club is nothing without it's players. Treat them right.
olodinho
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Anyone that criticizes TSG and wants to force him out has got selective amnesia. He’s 33 and had some few injuries but as a GK still has 4-5 yrs at the top of his game. Garcia is still unproven and Tek has never been good enough. I back TSG 💯. Let the board sort their shit out.
Hmm... You clearly haven't been watching him for the past few seasons. His injuries have limited his prowess
neydkmoru
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TS does great for the club in past years so i hope is time is over in Barcelon so let him go god will make it possible for him in the next generation
neydkmoru
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yes ter stegen perform well for the club in the previous years but as of now is not up there so he should leave now for him to have is respect in Barcelona
doubceprsu
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he is a selfish guy
nnaemeka_c27936
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He should go please
Nhembas
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Support the Captain 💪🏾, MATS is the best...VISCA EL BARÇA ❤️💙
resabciop
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Ter Stegen didn't perform well last term and Barcelona cannot count on him this time. Stegen should simply leave himself or see him become the problem because Barcelona won't be looking back henceforth. Garcia and Pena are the future with That Cigarette Smoking Old like a fine wine keeper will be around for another year
how much did he play ?
Keamoore
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Was the mistake of the club for renewing his contract in the 1st place
He was owe and that was the best way of putting the debt into his salary. Atleast, they should offer him what they owe him and try move him on
Mopcnstuy
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Was the mistake of the club for renewing his contract in the 1st place
rioblmnopr
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everyone has their time Marc's own is up just like many others and if Messi could leave Marc find yourself another club you are not what you used to be we need a keeper of high quality not saying Marc isn't good but his quality has significantly dropped
siebiklr
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good move from the players!!
Absolutely 💯
tekcklopsz
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he did the same thing to Bravo. now it's Joan Garcia's Turn
siebiklr
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Anyone that criticizes TSG and wants to force him out has got selective amnesia. He’s 33 and had some few injuries but as a GK still has 4-5 yrs at the top of his game. Garcia is still unproven and Tek has never been good enough. I back TSG 💯. Let the board sort their shit out.
fecbcelnpr
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Whom ever supports terategen can leave with him too Visca Barca
Zabbdlopr
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Why is he refusing to sign? Why Ter ? "That would, in theory, allow Barcelona to activate the injury rule and use 50% of his salary to register a new goalkeeper, However, in order to do so, Barcelona need ter Stegen’s signature to share confidential medical information with La Liga. Ter Stegen is refusing to do so, and as a result, Barcelona have instructed their legal services to look into what sanctions they can impose on him as part of the disciplinary protocol." as what is written on top
GopsAmeshu
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Ter Stegen didn't perform well last term and Barcelona cannot count on him this time. Stegen should simply leave himself or see him become the problem because Barcelona won't be looking back henceforth. Garcia and Pena are the future with That Cigarette Smoking Old like a fine wine keeper will be around for another year
Duubdksuy
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good move from the players!!