Marc-André Ter Stegen plays a dangerous game with FC Barcelona. The German goalkeeper categorically refuses to sign the authorization allowing the club to share the details of his recent back operation with the Liga Medical Commission. A blocking strategy that seemed clever but which could now turn against him in the worst way.
Ter Stegen challenges Barça and is exposed to sanctions
Barça officially opened a disciplinary procedure against his number one goalkeeper. Catalan leaders consider this non-cooperation as a serious contractual failure that harms the club's sporting and financial interests. Barcelona jurists are currently studying possible sanctions, which could go as far as exemplary measures if the board of directors validates the process.
This stubbornness of Ter Stegen completely paralyzes the plans of the club. Without this official medical report, it is impossible to classify your injury as a “long term” with the Liga. This recognition would however make it possible to release 80% of his wage bill and register Joan García as a temporary replacement. A vicious circle that exasperates the Catalan management.
The obstinacy that is expensive
The contrast with other recent cases makes the position of Ter Stegen even more incomprehensible. Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araújo had agreed without flinching to transmit their medical data, allowing the recording of Dani Olmo and Iñigo Martínez. This cooperation had facilitated the management of their respective absences and relieved Barcelona finances.
The attempted dialogue failed miserably. When the leaders wanted to organize a meeting to explain financial and sports issues, Ter Stegen swept away any discussion with a back of hand. “” He has shown no interest in signing the document ”, According to Mundo Deportivo. A firmness which now transforms a simple administrative misunderstanding into an open crisis between the player and his employer.
