A major shake-up has occurred in European football: Barcelona’s management has made a crucial decision, reports 3cat.cat. German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is no longer the captain of the team. The club’s head coach, Hans-Dieter Flick, is expected to announce a new leader in the coming days.
According to available information, this decision was prompted by Ter Stegen’s refusal to sign the medical report about his injury, which was prepared by the club doctors. This document was supposed to be submitted to a special La Liga commission. The management viewed the goalkeeper’s use of his status to go against club policy very seriously and decided to initiate disciplinary proceedings against him.
Barcelona’s leadership believes that, in such a controversial situation, it is not appropriate for the player to remain the official leader of the squad. For the club, the captaincy is a major responsibility both on and off the pitch. Ter Stegen’s actions are being viewed as a lesson for the rest of the squad.
On the eve of the new season, the team’s internal atmosphere and sense of trust have once again come to the fore. Fans are eagerly waiting to see who will become the new captain. After this decision, internal order and discipline at Barca are expected to strengthen further.
A new stage, new leader, and new ambitions are beginning at the club — all of which are drawing great interest from the fans. The changes at Barcelona are in the spotlight.
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