Barcelona star Ter Stegen publicly announces separation from wife | OneFootball

Sidelined Barcelona star Marc-André ter Stegen has on Thursday announced his separation from his wife.

This comes by way of a statement across the German’s social media platforms.

Ter Stegen, just last night, made use of his official ‘X’ account to send a message of support and appreciation to his Barcelona teammates.

This came after Hansi Flick’s squad battled their way to a 1-0 victory at Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League Last-16 tie between the clubs.

Less than 24 hours on, though, the shot-stopper has felt it necessary to unveil an altogether less positive message.

As alluded to above, in a fresh post on ‘X’, Ter Stegen has announced his separation from long-time partner and wife, Dani:

‘Hello all, After careful consideration, Dani and I have decided to go our separate ways. This decision was not an easy one, as you can imagine, but we both believe it is the best step for us.

‘Our joint focus is on doing what is best for our children, ensuring they continue to have a loving and stable environment. We remain committed to working together as parents and treating each other with respect and appreciation as we always have.

‘During this personal time, we kindly ask for your understanding and for respecting our privacy – especially that of our children. Thank you. With appreciation, Marc.’

Conor Laird – GSFN