Prospect for Competitors: Official Long-term Sidelining of Ter Stegen - Competition for adversaries:
In the world of football, FC Barcelona is currently embroiled in a unique player registration drama. The centre of the controversy is the club's goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, and the new signing, Joan Garcia.
Barcelona is convinced that Ter Stegen is acting in bad faith, intentionally obstructing Garcia’s registration [2]. Ter Stegen's refusal to forward his injury report initially led to a disciplinary procedure against him [4]. The dispute between the two parties was partly public, causing a stir within the football community.
Regarding the injury, Barcelona has officially informed La Liga that Ter Stegen will be out for approximately four months due to a long-term injury [3]. This extended absence, theoretically, should facilitate Joan Garcia’s registration, as it allows the club to use 80 percent of Ter Stegen's salary to register a new player [1]. However, Ter Stegen's obstructive behavior complicates the administrative process.
Ter Stegen agreed to forward his medical data only last week [5]. Despite being out for several months, Ter Stegen has been reinstated as captain of FC Barcelona [6]. This is the first time he has been reinstated as captain since the dispute over his injury report.
Joan Garcia, who was signed by FC Barcelona for around 25 million euros, is set to replace Ter Stegen as the starting goalkeeper [1]. Garcia, who came to FC Barcelona from local rivals Espanyol, was signed as the new number one goalkeeper in June [7]. The club has already presented him officially to the fans, indicating the club’s intent to have him as a registered goalkeeper despite the ongoing conflict.
The latest developments in this dispute have not resulted in any formal resolution or penalty for Ter Stegen. However, it seems to have taken a new direction with the registration of Garcia for league games. This internal tension within the club is a significant challenge as Barcelona navigates squad registration rules amid Ter Stegen's injury and Garcia’s arrival.
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