New episode in the showdown between Marc-André Ter Stegen and FC Barcelona. The German goalkeeper, operated on the back last week, still refuses to sign his medical report, recalls the daily Sport. This refusal blocks the administrative procedure necessary to assess the severity of its injury, thus preventing the club from benefiting from financial reductions.
This situation complicates the management of the Catalan workforce, since only 17 players are currently registered on the Liga's official list, one week before the 2025-2026 season, scheduled for August 15. However, without the agreement of Ter Stegen, the file cannot be sent to the Liga Medical Commission, which prevents Barça from lightening its payroll and officially recruiting its new recruits.
The goalkeeper's case exceeds the walls of the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper alone. On the official Liga website, Ter Stegen appears without a attributed number, a manifest sign of its sidelining. Other players, whether leaving, recently arrived or already transferred, are also concerned. It is Ansu Fati, Iñigo Martínez, Joan García or Marcus Rashford who are not on the official list.
The sanction of Barça
Faced with this blockage, the Catalan club launched a disciplinary procedure on Monday against Ter Stegen, believing that its refusal seriously harms the institution, both economically and sporting. In a strong gesture,
Barça also temporarily withdrew the captain's armband on Thursday.
This delicate situation could weigh heavy at the start of the season of FC Barcelona. The Liga Commission maintains its blocking as long as the medical report is not transmitted, leaving the Catalan club in the expectation of a rapid resolution.
