Barcelona Awaits Ter Stegen's Future Amid Absence of Official Offers
FC Barcelona is awaiting the stance of their German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, amid the absence of any official offers so far, despite recent weeks' rumors about several clubs showing interest in signing him, according to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
The newspaper clarified that Barcelona's management has not received any offer from any club, including Beşiktaş, despite previous reports about the Turkish club's contact to request a loan for the goalkeeper, covering his salary and including an option to buy for eight million euros.
With Juan Garcia's return to the starting lineup against Athletic Bilbao approaching after a two-month absence, and with Szczesny positioned as the second-choice goalkeeper, Ter Stegen, who is still in his recovery period following back surgery in July, will need to consider leaving during the winter transfer window.
The newspaper reports that Barcelona is awaiting the goalkeeper's full recovery, expecting interested clubs to start making contact as soon as he returns to group training.
The newspaper points out that Ter Stegen's agents have already begun taking action in coordination with him, especially since the goalkeeper aims to participate in the 2026 World Cup. Germany's national team coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has emphasized that Ter Stegen's role as a starter for the national team depends on him getting regular playing time with a club before the tournament. This makes deciding his future an urgent matter, even before he receives the expected medical clearance in the near future.
The newspaper clarified that Barcelona's management has not received any offer from any club, including Beşiktaş, despite previous reports about the Turkish club's contact to request a loan for the goalkeeper, covering his salary and including an option to buy for eight million euros.
With Juan Garcia's return to the starting lineup against Athletic Bilbao approaching after a two-month absence, and with Szczesny positioned as the second-choice goalkeeper, Ter Stegen, who is still in his recovery period following back surgery in July, will need to consider leaving during the winter transfer window.
The newspaper reports that Barcelona is awaiting the goalkeeper's full recovery, expecting interested clubs to start making contact as soon as he returns to group training.
The newspaper points out that Ter Stegen's agents have already begun taking action in coordination with him, especially since the goalkeeper aims to participate in the 2026 World Cup. Germany's national team coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has emphasized that Ter Stegen's role as a starter for the national team depends on him getting regular playing time with a club before the tournament. This makes deciding his future an urgent matter, even before he receives the expected medical clearance in the near future.