Having arrived at FC Barcelona in 2014, where he won the 2015 Champions League and six La Liga titles , Marc-André ter Stegen (33) has had a successful career with the Catalan club. Under contract until June 2028, potentially until he turns 36, the Mönchengladbach native is nevertheless in a complicated situation. Long injured this season, where Wojciech Szczesny had a solid interim role, he also saw Joan Garcia arrive this summer from Espanyol de Barcelona. Two goalkeepers who will defend the Catalan goals next year and complicate the future of Marc-André ter Stegen.
Moreover, sporting director Deco did not fail to scratch the latter who has no intention of leaving FC Barcelona: "I don't have to talk to him. My duty is to build the best possible team for the coach. It's not my responsibility. Moreover, no contract stipulates that we will play for sure. From now on, it's the coach who makes his decisions, and each player then has his own ambitions." The torch is burning, the divorce is finalized and war is declared between FC Barcelona who wants him to leave and Marc-André ter Stegen who is ready to stay without playing.
A misunderstanding towards Barça
Faced with the complicated situation of the German national team's starting goalkeeper, voices are being raised across the Rhine on this subject. Former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper and 2014 World Cup winner with Germany, Roman Weidenfeller, openly criticized FC Barcelona's treatment to Sky Sports : " I don't understand why the number one of FC Barcelona, who has shown his performances for many years, is the captain of the team and is now relegated to the background due to an injury, is subjected to so much pressure. "
German football legend and Sky Sports consultant Lotthar Matthaüs is also struggling with this situation: " Marc-André ter Stegen's situation at FC Barcelona is uncomfortable. He has returned to full fitness after a long injury and, especially in the Nations League against France, he showed that he is still a world-class goalkeeper at 33. But Joan Garcia, signed by Barça from Espanyol, is nine years younger. He is already part of the Spanish national team and is expected to play for them in the future. "
Understanding the Catalans' choice from a planning point of view, Lothar Matthaüs also has an idea of a club to sign Marc-André ter Stegen with: " But the club also has its interests, and if Barça counts on another goalkeeper, it would be a risky bet for ter Stegen. At some point, national coach Julian Nagelsmann will no longer be able to justify his starting role if he remains on the bench at Barcelona i don't know what Manchester City's plans are, but I think they are not very happy with Ederson. I think ter Stegen could certainly be the Citizens' goalkeeper for the next three or four years. " The Marc-André ter Stegen case has not finished inflaming the German press.
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