Barcelona's LaLiga opener could potentially see Manchester United's Rashford missing out on registration
Barcelona's Ter Stegen Looks Forward to New Season Amid Resolution of Controversy
Marc-André ter Stegen, the goalkeeper of FC Barcelona, has expressed his excitement for the upcoming season as the club prepares to defend their LaLiga title. In a speech to the supporters, Ter Stegen expressed gratitude and highlighted the need for improvement, while also expressing confidence in the new signings.
The Catalan giants have bolstered their squad this summer, bringing in four new players: Joan Garcia, Roony Bardghji, Roger Martinez, and Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan from Manchester United. However, the registration of Rashford for the LaLiga opener against Mallorca on August 16 remains uncertain, with the club still awaiting clarity on the matter.
Ter Stegen, who was temporarily stripped of the captaincy due to a controversy related to his inscription (registration) status, has since addressed the issue. The details of the resolution are not fully disclosed, but it appears to have been a disciplinary measure by the club. Ter Stegen later revealed that he would be sidelined for three months, but the situation has since been resolved.
Despite the controversy, Ter Stegen remains determined to fight for every trophy. He has welcomed the new signings and offered his support, expressing hope for winning multiple titles with the fans' help. The goalkeeper also expressed confidence that the new signings will fit well with the team.
Barcelona have had a successful pre-season, going unbeaten in their four friendlies and scoring 20 goals. However, they currently only have one eligible goalkeeper, Inaki Pena, for the LaLiga opener against Mallorca, as Wojciech Szczesny is not yet registered with La Liga.
As the new season approaches, Barcelona will be eager to put the controversy surrounding Ter Stegen behind them and focus on their quest for another LaLiga title. With a strong squad and the support of their fans, they will undoubtedly be a formidable force in the upcoming season.
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Ter Stegen, despite temporarily losing the captaincy due to a registration controversy, has expressed his conviction to aid Barcelona in their pursuit of multiple titles this season. With the addition of Roony Bardghji, Roger Martinez, and Marcus Rashford (though his registration for the LaLiga opener remains uncertain), Ter Stegen believes that the new signings will synergize well with the team, echoing their collective ambition to excel in European leagues, including LaLiga.
