Out of favour, Ter Stegen’s future at Barcelona remains uncertain | OneFootball

At Barcelona since 2014, Marc-André Ter Stegen returned to training with the main squad after recovering from a back injury and was included by Hansi Flick for the match against Eintracht Frankfurt last Wednesday in the Champions League. Even so, his stay at the Catalan club remains uncertain.

The goalkeeper wants to play, but competition from the newly signed Joan Garcia and Szczesny makes the situation difficult.

In a press conference, coach Hansi Flick was clear: “For me, the number one is Joan García”.

Barça is now awaiting the next steps from the 33-year-old player to determine his future.

Future

According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, a permanent transfer is not in Barça’s plans. The German’s market value, according to the website Transfermarkt, is 7 million euros, but recent injuries and lack of playing time reduce the chances of negotiating for that amount.

The high salary is also a decisive factor. The alternative considered by the Catalan club is a loan, with Barça covering part of the wage bill.

The expectation is that, if loaned, Ter Stegen will play regularly to regain his form and secure a spot in the German national team squad for the 2026 World Cup. If that happens, a decision about his continuity will be made in the middle of the year.

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