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FC Barcelona Registers New Goalkeeper Joan García, Ter Stegen Returns as Captain
A long-standing dispute between FC Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has come to an end, paving the way for the Catalan club to officially register their new number one goalkeeper, Joan García, for league games.
Ter Stegen, who was previously the captain of FC Barcelona, was signed by the club for around 25 million euros from city rivals Espanyol in June. His refusal to authorize the sharing of his medical data with LaLiga, following back surgery, led to a heated and partly public disagreement. The dispute resulted in Ter Stegen being temporarily stripped of the club captaincy and his shirt number.
The medical committee of the Spanish football league officially classified Ter Stegen as having a long-term injury due to back surgery. Under LaLiga's injury provision, if a player is sidelined for at least four months, a club can have 50% of that player’s salary excluded from the salary cap for registration purposes.
However, Ter Stegen's expected recovery time was less than four months, and he contested some narratives around the dispute. Last week, he agreed to sign the medical consent form, resulting in his reinstatement as captain and restoration of his number by the club.
This resolution is significant for FC Barcelona, as it enables them to utilize a portion of Ter Stegen's salary to register a new player. The financial benefit allows the club to register Joan García as the new number one goalkeeper, a move facilitated by Ter Stegen's long-term injury classification.
García, who was signed by FC Barcelona in June, is set to replace Ter Stegen as the starting goalkeeper. His registration as the new number one goalkeeper for FC Barcelona is a crucial step for the club, given the financial implications of Ter Stegen's long-term injury.
Despite the resolution, FC Barcelona initiated a disciplinary procedure against Ter Stegen in response to his refusal to forward the injury report. The club's statutes dictate that such financial benefits from a player's long-term injury classification are applicable.
Ter Stegen's return to the captaincy of FC Barcelona is noteworthy, given his extended absence due to back surgery. His resumption of the role is a testament to his resilience and dedication to the club.
The dispute between Ter Stegen and FC Barcelona has been resolved, and the club can now focus on the upcoming season with their squad strengthened by the addition of Joan García.
The resolution between Ter Stegen and FC Barcelona has opened doors for community aid in the financial aspect, allowing the steel industry to potentially benefit from the excluded portion of Ter Stegen's salary. Meanwhile, the signing of Joan García as the new number one goalkeeper marks a significant addition to the football team, with Ter Stegen's return as captain further boosting the morale in European-leagues like Laliga and other sectors.
