Goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen extends an unexpected proposition to FC Barcelona
Marc-André Ter Stegen, the FC Barcelona goalkeeper, finds himself in a conflict with his club over the release of his medical report. The dispute stems from Ter Stegen's refusal to authorise the release of his medical data, leading to a series of consequences, including the temporary stripping of his captaincy and jersey number.
The Spanish league has been left in the dark regarding the severity of Ter Stegen's injury, as the injury report remains unpublished. Ter Stegen underwent back surgery following a long injury break last season, and he estimates his recovery time to be around three months. However, the club had hoped for a longer downtime to free up a larger portion of his salary for the registration of new players.
Barcelona can only use 80 percent of Ter Stegen's salary for the registration of new players if he is out for at least four months. The club's economic problems have delayed the registration of new goalkeepers Joan García and Wojciech Szczesny.
The players' union has supported Ter Stegen, stating that the club has no right to punish him for refusing to release his medical information. Ter Stegen, however, has expressed his willingness to resolve this dispute by authorising the release of his medical report, leading Barcelona to restore his captaincy.
Ter Stegen's commitment to FC Barcelona remains undiminished. He values his teammates and wants to share the locker room "for many more seasons." Ter Stegen emphasised his love for the club and the city, stating that he feels "a deep affection" for both.
Despite the ongoing dispute, Ter Stegen has denied any connection between his operation and the registration of his competitors in goal. He has also remained silent on his future with the club, one year before the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Ter Stegen's decision for the operation was "fully supported" by FC Barcelona. The operation was necessary to ensure his health and long-term sporting career. Ter Stegen, who was previously the captain and held the number one jersey, did not comment on the jersey number issue legally.
In a show of understanding, Ter Stegen expressed his understanding for the potential tensions but trusts that the situation can be resolved constructively through dialogue and responsibility. He reiterated his desire to cooperate with the club to resolve the current conflict.
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- Despite the ongoing discussions about his employment policy regarding the release of medical information, Marc-André Ter Stegen expresses his continued passion for football and his commitment to FC Barcelona, stating he wishes to share the locker room with his teammates "for many more seasons."
- Amidst speculations about the registration of new goalkeepers Joan García and Wojciech Szczesny, Ter Stegen denies any connection between his back surgery and the registration of his competitors, affirming that his decision for the operation was "fully supported" by FC Barcelona.
