Ter Stegen persistently withholds crucial paperwork
Barcelona's Goalkeeper Dispute Escalates
Marc-André ter Stegen's refusal to hand over his medical documents to FC Barcelona has led to a serious conflict between the player and the club. Ter Stegen underwent lower back surgery in late July, ruling him out for several months, and the dispute has cast uncertainty over his future at the club.
Barcelona wants to submit a medical report to La Liga’s medical commission classifying Ter Stegen as a long-term injured player, enabling them to exclude part of his salary from the club's wage cap under financial fair play rules. However, Ter Stegen estimates a recovery period of around three months, which is too short to qualify for this classification. Barcelona projects a recovery period of four to five months.
As a result, Barcelona has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Ter Stegen, temporarily stripping him of the captaincy. Ronald Araujo has been appointed as the interim captain until the matter is resolved.
The potential consequences of this dispute include difficulties registering new players due to financial fair play constraints if Barcelona cannot remove Ter Stegen’s full salary from the wage cap. Ter Stegen’s future at the club is uncertain, with speculation about heavy penalties including possible contract termination under La Liga regulations if the standoff continues.
The club is considering all legal and disciplinary options to send Ter Stegen’s medical report to the league without his consent. However, Ter Stegen is reportedly refusing to give Barcelona permission to send his injury and surgery report to the Spanish league.
Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong has publicly supported Ter Stegen after the friendly match against FC Seoul, considering him the captain of the team. De Jong stated that Ter Stegen has always given his best for the club and deserves support.
The freed-up money in this case would be used to register Joan García, who is set to replace Ter Stegen in Barcelona's goal. However, García is still waiting for his playing license.
This is a developing story, and more updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sport.de
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Community policy may need to be reviewed in light of this dispute, as Barcelona stands firm on their right to access Ter Stegen's medical records. This matter could also impact the employment policy due to the potential consequences for Ter Stegen's contract and future employment at the club.
Despite the escalating conflict surrounding Ter Stegen, fans might find some solace in the support shown by teammate Frenkie de Jong. As the football season approaches, one cannot help but wonder if this sports-related controversy will affect team morale during training sessions and on the football pitch.
