Africa-Press – Lesotho. Marc-André ter Stegen’s future at FC Barcelona looks increasingly uncertain as tensions mount behind the scenes. Still recovering from surgery, the German goalkeeper feels threatened by the arrival of Joan García and could soon lose his captain’s armband — and possibly his starting spot.
Club insiders fear a widening rift, suspecting ter Stegen of exaggerating his recovery time to delay Barcelona’s reshuffling of its goalkeeper hierarchy.
In response, Barça has taken bold action. The club is activating LaLiga’s long-term injury protocol, which would allow it to cover 80% of ter Stegen’s salary through insurance and sign a replacement without violating financial regulations. A comprehensive medical file — including surgical videos and MRI scans — is being compiled and should be submitted within days. Approval from LaLiga’s medical committee would clear the way for Barcelona to officially reassign duties in goal, potentially sidelining one of their longest-serving leaders.
While ter Stegen’s public statements suggest a shorter recovery, Barça’s formal process tells a different story. The club appears determined to move forward with its transition plan — and the goalkeeper’s role in the squad may never be the same.
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