Bad news for FC Barcelona. While the Catalan club wanted to get rid of Marc-André Ter Stegen to clean up its finances and allow the inscription of its recruit Joan Garcia, the German goalkeeper (33) decided to stay in Catalonia. Worse, he announced Thursday on social networks that he was going to have the back operated and that he would be absent
“About three months” ! An announcement which, according to local media, would have put its leaders out of them.
“Dear Culers, I wear the colors and the Barcelona jersey with great pride, whether in the field or outside, in moments of success as in difficult timeshe wrote in a press release posted on his X account (formerly Twitter). Today is a difficult day for me on a personal level. Physically and athletically, I feel in very good shape, even if unfortunately I am not exempt from pain. »»
Ter Stegen absent “about three months”
“After in -depth discussions with the medical team of FC Barcelona and external experts, the fastest and safest solution for me to fully recover is to undergo a back operationcontinues the goalkeeper Blaugrana.
After my last back operation, I returned to the field after 66 days, almost two months. This time, doctors believe that it will take about three months, as a precaution, in order to avoid any risk. »»
“Emotionally, it hurts me a lot not to be able to support the team during this period. Fortunately, rehabilitation is manageable and the return path is clear. I will keep you informed of my recovery and I sincerely want to thank you all, dear cubs, to be always by my side. Don't worry, I'll come back! »»concludes the one aims at the 2026 World Cup with the Mannschaft. Not sure that it is in the Barça jersey …
