FC Barcelona: Marc-André ter Stegen's farewell message

 

Blocked by Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny at FC Barcelona , ​​Marc-André ter Stegen has fallen down the goalkeeping hierarchy. The 33-year-old German goalkeeper has decided to join the Catalan club Girona on loan. This decision is linked to his desire to play and potentially be selected for the 2026 World Cup with Germany.

Avui és el meu últim dia d’aquesta temporada amb els meus companys d’equip i el cos tècnic del FC Barcelona, i sincerament tinc sentiments trobats.

Ara mateix em venen a la memòria molts records i emocions. Durant gairebé 12 anys, aquest club, i especialment aquest vestidor, ha… pic.twitter.com/mF5c3nnX87

— Marc ter Stegen (@mterstegen1) January 20, 2026

“ Today is my last day of the season with my teammates and the FC Barcelona staff, and I have mixed feelings. So many memories and emotions are flooding back. For almost 12 years, this club, and especially this dressing room, has been my home. A place where I grew as a player and as a person, and where I experienced unforgettable moments. I am deeply grateful and proud. I love this club, this city, and this region. They are an integral part of my heart and will never fade. Your support throughout these years has been incredible; thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the dressing room: thank you for all these years together, for the everyday moments, the laughter, the battles, and the respect. I will cherish you. I had the immense honor of wearing the captain's armband, an honor I will always treasure. My adventure continues now in Catalonia, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds.” "I wish you all the best for the end of the season and I hope to see many more trophies lifted. See you soon ," he said in a statement.