Barca Universal
·16 July 2025
Barcelona dealing with mounting tension over future of exit-linked star

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·16 July 2025
The mood inside Barcelona is currently uneasy due to the situation surrounding Marc-Andre ter Stegen, reports SPORT.
In the last few days, it must be remembered that the German goalkeeper has trained separately from the main group in all three sessions since the team returned to work.
While the club says Ter Stegen is dealing with some minor physical discomfort, there is no official medical report expected. That decision has raised eyebrows, with many wondering if there is more going on behind the scenes.
Barcelona insist the goalkeeper is not seriously injured. However, it is hard to ignore the bigger picture. The club has \brought in Joan Garcia, who has changed the dynamics in the goalkeeping department.
From the outside, it seems clear that Barcelona are starting to look beyond Ter Stegen, who has been the team’s first-choice keeper for years.
Despite the uncertainty, Ter Stegen is standing his ground. He has made it very clear that he does not intend to leave the club this summer. He still has three years left on his contract and plans to see it through.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen does not want to leave. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
The coming days could be key in deciding how this situation unfolds. Barcelona will soon head off on their Asian tour. The club wants Ter Stegen to travel with the team, even if he doesn’t fully take part in the matches.
The coaching staff believes that his presence would send a message of unity and normality, even if he continues to train separately during the trip.
At the moment, there is no set deadline for a decision. The management believes that if Ter Stegen wants to leave, he will need to say so directly.
In that case, the club would consider giving him the letter of freedom. Selling him is not part of the plan, and the board prefers a quiet and respectful solution without drama.
Meanwhile, inside the dressing room, players are remaining silent but supportive. When Ter Stegen crossed paths with some teammates after a recovery session, everything felt normal.
The squad respects him as their captain and hopes the matter is resolved soon, to keep the group focused and united ahead of the new season.