Ter Stegen speaks out after serious injury

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·5 February 2026

Ter Stegen speaks out after serious injury

Marc-André ter Stegen, on loan from FC Barcelona to Girona, has announced that he will undergo surgery on his left thigh. The 33-year-old German goalkeeper will be sidelined for around four months, putting his chances of featuring in the 2026 World Cup in jeopardy.

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On Instagram, Ter Stegen shared his disappointment:

Last weekend, the worst happened: an injury during the match, just after my arrival at Girona. I was excited to join this team and help achieve our goals. My role has changed completely, but my support for the team remains. I have to stop playing and training for a few months, as I have chosen to undergo surgery. I will be back.

Since his arrival, he has played only two matches, against Getafe and Real Oviedo, and has yet to keep a clean sheet.

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