Barcelona's first-choice goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, relinquishes his medical clearance, subsequently having his captaincy reinstated by the club.
Barcelona and Ter Stegen Reach Agreement, Paving Way for Joan Garcia's Registration
After a week of tension, FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen have reached an agreement, bringing an end to their conflict. The resolution of this dispute has significant implications for Barcelona's squad registration, particularly for the inclusion of Joan Garcia in the current campaign.
The disagreement between Ter Stegen and the club was triggered by the player's initial refusal to sign the authorization for the club to present his medical report to LaLiga. However, Ter Stegen has now signed the medical authorization, allowing the club to process the report and move forward.
In a statement published on his social media, Ter Stegen emphasized his cooperation with the club's management and expressed his desire to cool down the conflict between both parties. He also announced the minimum recovery time needed for his injury, as communicated by reputable experts and coordinated with the club.
Barcelona temporarily removed the captaincy from Ter Stegen after opening a disciplinary case against him. The club's statement, published on their official website, confirmed the agreement and the restoration of Ter Stegen as captain.
The agreement allows FC Barcelona to free up 80% of Ter Stegen's salary, which is crucial for the registration of new players. Without Ter Stegen's authorization, the club would have faced financial fair play restrictions that would have prevented them from freeing his salary space and registering new players.
With Ter Stegen's injury keeping him out of the squad for the next four months, Barcelona can now register Joan Garcia for the start of the current campaign. This resolution has therefore alleviated a key administrative obstacle for Barcelona's squad registration.
Ter Stegen's statement, issued after losing the captaincy, emphasized that his decision to undergo surgery was made after consulting with medical professionals and was approved by the club. He also expressed his hope that through dialogue and responsibility, both parties will reach an agreement.
The waters have returned to their course, indicating a resolution of the conflict. FC Barcelona and Marc-André Ter Stegen have sealed a peace agreement, paving the way for a fresh start for both parties.
Ter Stegen's agreement to sign the medical authorization and cooperate with the club management has potentially opened up chances for new football recruits at Barcelona. The resolution of the conflict between Ter Stegen and FC Barcelona may also allow Joan Garcia's registration in the current sports season, particularly in light of Ter Stegen's injury that keeps him out of the football field for the next four months.
