Barcelona look all set for a collision course with Marc-Andre ter Stegen as part of a bizarre row over his injury recovery.
The last few weeks have been dominated by Ter Stegen’s ongoing stand off with the club following his back operation last month.
The arrival of Joan Garcia from Espanyol in June has put the Germany international in an awkward position in Catalonia with his No.1 spot effectively removed.
However, Barcelona need a ‘favour’ from Ter Stegen to actually register Garcia as a La Liga player, and ratify Wojciech Szczesny’s extension at the club.
Ter Stegen initially stated he would only be out for three months, which would not allow Barcelona to activate La Liga’s rule over using injured players ‘salary space’ to register new stars.
The goal keeper has also rejected permission for his medical report to be sent to La Liga with Barcelona claiming his absence will be four to five months.
In a drastic step, Barcelona have now opened disciplinary proceedings against Ter Stegen, and stripped him of the club captaincy.
Despite the high stakes, Ter Stegen is rumoured to be unmoved following the latest update, and he wants to remain in place at Barcelona for the 2025/26 season.
As per Marca, if he blocks Barcelona’s chances of using the La Liga loophole, up to seven players may not be eligible for their opening game of the campaign against Mallorca on August 16.
Garcia and Szczesny are directly involved as the options to cover for Ter Stegen but summer signings Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji are also in danger of missing out.
Marc Bernal and Gerard Martin need to be registered with Oriol Romeu and Hector Fort completing the list.
Romeu is expected to leave in the coming weeks, which will give Barcelona space to manoeuvre, and Inigo Martinez’s switch to the Saudi Pro League offers another financial boost.
AFerusmc6546
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The issue with Barca is that they created all the issues and crying victim. Get your house in order eish..
Dead team capping
Deyacikosu
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The issue with Barca is that they created all the issues and crying victim. Get your house in order eish..
Jabacnostu
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barca are dem broke i dont no why rashford still choose to go there,
Barca is such a great club that any player would want to join them...
Kinginbojan
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Everything comes to an end so it's better for him to leave the club with some respect and not cause any problems because he has passed his prime. The same thing happened to other keepers when he was sign up back then.
Why did they give him long term contract then, or are they blindd when offering him contract ?? Why is it now that World Cup is approaching??
zuaakotu
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barca are dem broke i dont no why rashford still choose to go there,
Carlitosway
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what are you even saying? shut up ur mouth jorr
Zapbempuz
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Heebcdntu
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letting Martinez to leave Barcelona is a very big mistake.
Wiwdeipru
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Laporta signed all new players knowing full well he could not register them all, ter Stegens operation provides a lucky opportunity. All problems of Laportas own making, ter Stegen zero blame, sure he wants to be registered once fit again.
Nozaenopu
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Everything comes to an end so it's better for him to leave the club with some respect and not cause any problems because he has passed his prime. The same thing happened to other keepers when he was sign up back then.
Kekdeikotu
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Stegen needs to leave or else he face the worst time ever 🤷🤷🤷
haaabcdlp
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I think the coach is planning to use Gerald Martin in CB position this season
wemiktuz
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Ter Stegen go pliz
phemoranking
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is not making sense letting Martinez too leave .....big mistake so far rubbish
puocmortz
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Hmmmm, Barcelona surviving on step by step basis oo
ndabawubafo
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Honestly letting Martinez is a mistake without a proper replacement remember we can't depend Christensen because of Injury issues.