Easing tensions between Barça:
Barcelona has reinstated Marc-André ter Stegen as the team's captain, marking the end of a dispute over the authorisation to share his medical data with LaLiga. Ter Stegen had initially refused to sign the consent form, leading to a temporary removal of the captaincy and a disciplinary procedure [2][4].
The German national keeper recently underwent back surgery and is expected to be out for about three months, according to his statement. Earlier reports suggested a recovery period of four to six months [3]. Barcelona believes the injury qualifies as long-term (over four months), which under LaLiga rules allows them to register other players using salary space freed from Ter Stegen’s injury provision. Indeed, Barcelona was recently permitted by LaLiga to register Joan García, a new goalkeeper signing, in Ter Stegen’s place [1][2][5].
Despite his injury and absence for early matches, Ter Stegen remains an integral part of the club. He expressed his eagerness to return and help fight for trophies. In a public statement, he also refuted claims that he delayed registrations to benefit teammates, calling such interpretations unfair and inaccurate [4].
National coach Julian Nagelsmann recently stated that Ter Stegen would be the number one for Germany if he's healthy and the number one at his club [6]. However, Ter Stegen's sporting situation at Barcelona remains uncertain due to the club's plan to no longer use him as their first-choice goalkeeper [7].
With the resolution of the dispute, Ter Stegen's focus now shifts to his recovery. If his injury recovery takes at least four months, Barcelona could register Joan García, their new signing, in time for the start of the new season. The situation between Ter Stegen and Barcelona has been resolved, and for now, the German keeper continues to be a vital part of the Barcelona team [2][4][5].
- Barcelona register Joan García after Ter Stegen injury
- Ter Stegen and Barcelona reach agreement over medical data dispute
- Ter Stegen expects to return in three months after back surgery
- Ter Stegen denies delaying registrations to benefit teammates
- Barcelona register Joan García as Ter Stegen out injured
- Nagelsmann: Ter Stegen would be Germany's number one if healthy
- Barcelona sign Joan García from Espanyol for around 25 million euros
- Barcelona register Joan García as Ter Stegen out injured for the start of the new European-leagues season, following a resolution in their medical data dispute.
- Ter Stegen and Barcelona reach an agreement that allows him to focus on his recovery from a three-month-expected back surgery, with the goalkeeper remaining an integral part of the football club's plans, especially in Laliga competitions.
