Barcelona's experienced and renowned goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, is facing a difficult new stage at the club. The German goalkeeper, who had been the Catalan club's starting goalkeeper since 2014, has now been forced to remain on the bench.
After German specialist Hans-Dieter Flick came to the team as head coach in the summer, serious changes in the squad began. The coach confidently began to field Joan Garcia, who had previously distinguished himself with the Spanish youth national team, as the number one goalkeeper. This significantly diminished the role of ter Stegen.
At the same time, Voysech Szczesny, who first retired and then returned to football at the invitation of Barcelona, is playing the role of a reserve goalkeeper. This situation caused serious concern for the German footballer.
According to football insider Sasha Tavoleri, 33-year-old Marc-André ter Stegen intends to leave Catalonia in January. According to sources around him, being on the bench at Barcelona contradicts his goals and could jeopardize his chances of playing for the German national team at the 2026 World Cup.
According to reports, Chelsea, one of the most financially powerful teams in the English Premier League, is interested in Stegen's services. The London club plans to boost confidence in defense by attracting an experienced goalkeeper to their team.
The Catalan authorities have expressed their willingness to consider selling the German goalkeeper or, at the very least, leasing him. This is because the club is reviewing agreements with high-paying players to stabilize its financial activities.
Although Ter Stegen's current contract with Barcelona runs until mid-2028, there is a high probability that he will move to another team in the next half.
Mark-André ter Stegen has made over 400 appearances for Barcelona and is remembered as one of the most successful goalkeepers in the club's history. However, with the arrival of a new generation of goalkeepers, confidence in him has significantly decreased in recent months.
For football fans, this is perceived as the end of an era - because ter Stegen was an integral part of Barcelona's many victories and mature successes.
Now the exact decision about his new address is expected to be known in January.
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