Easing of Barça's Feud:
FC Barcelona Shifts Goalkeeping Duties to Joan García Amid Ter Stegen's Injury
Marc-André ter Stegen, the long-standing goalkeeper for FC Barcelona, is set to miss the start of the 2025-26 season due to a back injury, with Joan García stepping in as the team's new first-choice goalkeeper.
According to reports, Ter Stegen had initially refused to allow his injury report to be sent to LaLiga’s Medical Commission, causing a dispute with the club. However, the situation has since been resolved, with Ter Stegen authorizing the club to register García and reinstating him as the team's captain [2][4].
Ter Stegen's injury, confirmed by LaLiga’s Medical Committee, is expected to keep him out for more than three months, making him unavailable for the start of the new season [1][5]. As a result, Barcelona has registered García, who joined the club from Espanyol Barcelona this summer for around €25 million [5].
The agreement reached between Ter Stegen and FC Barcelona could potentially pave the way for García to step in as the team's goalkeeper, providing stability in the position while Ter Stegen recovers [6]. Under Spain's financial fair play rules, Barcelona could use a portion of Ter Stegen's salary to register García if his injury keeps him out for at least four months [3].
The resolution of the dispute between Ter Stegen and FC Barcelona has been described as a "ceasefire" that benefits everyone [7]. Ter Stegen, despite facing pressure with the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico just a year away, has expressed his continued affection for the club, the city, and the fans [8].
While Ter Stegen's sporting situation at Barcelona remains uncertain, it is clear that his starting position is currently held by García. The German goalkeeper will be hoping for a swift recovery to return to his first-choice role at the club.
- LaLiga confirms Ter Stegen's injury
- Ter Stegen reinstated as captain after dispute resolution
- FC Barcelona could use Ter Stegen's salary to register García
- Ter Stegen breaks silence with Instagram statement
- Barcelona registers Joan García as new goalkeeper
- Situation between Ter Stegen and FC Barcelona described as a "ceasefire"
- The agreement reached between Ter Stegen and FC Barcelona could allow Barcelona to register Joan García in time for the start of the new season
- Ter Stegen expresses continued affection for FC Barcelona
- Due to Ter Stegen's injury, his absence in European leagues, including Laliga, is imminent.
- With Ter Stegen's eternal love for the club, football, and the fans, sports enthusiasts across Europe can expect Joan García to deliver brilliant performances in Laliga as the new first-choice goalkeeper for FC Barcelona.
