It is a pretty crazy story that is experiencing FC Barcelona with Marc-André Ter Stegen for several weeks. And in recent days the situation has worsened. Injured at the very beginning of last season, the German goalkeeper was logically replaced by Wojciech Szczęsny in the Barcelona cages. The Polish goalkeeper gave satisfaction and convinced his management to bet on him for the future. But this decision was not enough to enchant Ter Stegen, who wanted to remain number one, and who above all explained to his management that he intended to stay at the club this summer.
A decision that did not help Barça which decided to bet on a new number one, younger, Joan Garcia. To make sure of his situation, in addition to having a new competitor, the German goalkeeper was still injured and will miss 3 months of competition. Barça had suspected him of simulating this injury so as not to be transferred this summer. Above all, this injury did not allow the Blaugranas to record the last recruit Joan Garcia with the Liga. To get around this problem, Barça attempted to use the long -term injury protocol (at least 4 months) to rule out Stegen and thus register Joan Garcia. Problem, the German porter did not wish to sign the medical report confirming his injury and preventing him from playing in Liga until January. He believes that he will be able long before 2026.
Ter Stegen puts things in clear
A incredible situation which caused an internal war. Proof of the break between the two camps, this Wednesday, FC Barcelona announced to withdraw the captain's armband in Ter Stegen for the coming season. This Friday, the principal concerned came out of silence on his social networks. “In recent months have been particularly difficult for me, both physically and personally. Like any player, after having undergone an injury, my only priority has always been to return to the field as quickly as possible, motivated only by the desire to help the team and do what I like most: play and fight. In recent weeks, many things have been said about me – some totally unfounded. This is why I feel the need to express my version of the facts, with respect but in a clear wayhe launched before continuing. The decision to undergo an operation was taken after consultation with medical professionals and with the total agreement of the club, and always with the intention of favoring my health and my long -term sports career, which of course corresponds to the objectives of FC Barcelona: making myself available in the field as quickly as possible to continue to win trophies. In addition, I publicly announced the minimum recovery period necessary after this operation, as it had been communicated to me by the most renowned experts and still in coordination with the club. ”
“I also want to specify – in response to certain speculations – that all the signatures and extensions of the club contract had been finalized before my operation. Therefore, at no time could I consider that my unhappy situation linked to this surgery would be necessary for the recording of other teammates that I respect enormously and with whom I can't wait to share the locker room for many seasons. Any other interpretation seems to me both unfair and inaccurate. Throughout my career, I have always tried to act with professionalism, respect, and commitment to the colors I represented. I have a deep affection for FC Barcelona, for this city, and for its supporters, who supported me for so many years. My commitment to these colors remains total. I understand that difficult times can create tensions, but I believe that with dialogue and responsibility, we can overcome this situation. I am fully willing to collaborate with the management of the club to resolve this problem and obtain the requested authorization. Many things have changed, but one will never change: I love you, Culers! ”
