FC Barcelona separates from Ter Stegen: New goalkeeper duo is ready!

FC Barcelona separates from Ter Stegen: New goalkeeper duo is ready!

Barcelona, Spanien - FC Barcelona faces a decisive change in the goalkeeper position. According to reports from oe24 plans to submit the delivery of Marc-André ter Stegen, its long-term stem keeper. The 33-year-old goalkeeper missed the majority of the past season due to a serious ACL injury, which he suffered in September 2024 and which severely restricted his possible uses.

President Joan Laporta supposedly gave the green light for sale. The goal is to save the high annual salary of 6.3 million euros. It is also speculated that FC Barcelona Joan García is committed by Espanyol as the new first goalkeeper. This would also affect the situation around Wojciech Szczesny, which is planned as number two behind García after being brought back from retirement to jump into ter Stegen's absence.

The development of the goalkeeper question

Last season Inaki Pena was the first goalkeeper, but showed disciplinary problems during the Spanish Supercopa, which made it possible to return. After his return, Ter Stegen played a key role in winning the local Treblel. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether Ter Stegen will be fit again in the coming season or whether Barcelona may have to sign another goalkeeper.

also report Forbes Has held for decade, has long since been no longer guaranteed. This could also be related to a fan campaign on social media that demands its sale. Ter Stegen has a contract with Barcelona by 2028 and is not obliged to leave the club.

The future of FC Barcelona

The potential delivery of Ter Stegens could financially relieve Barcelona and enable the club to sign players like Marcus Rashford and to comply with the financial rules of the Financial Fair Play. Despite a successful season under Hansi Flick, in which the team remained undefeated in nine competitive games, those responsible are faced with the challenge of defining the future goalkeeper strategy. 90min reported that Flick has already emphasized that all decisions are made in the best interest of the team.

Overall, FC Barcelona is at a turning point. The possible farewell to Ter Stegen takes into account both sporting and financial aspects and could help the Catalans to realize their ambitions in the coming seasons.