German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen (33 years old) continues to insist on his desire to stay with FC Barcelona, affirming his confidence in his ability to regain an influential role on the field and his determination to fight for a return to the starting lineup.

The German goalkeeper aims to complete his contract, which runs until summer 2028, and feels that he is one of the leaders in the locker room and plays a pivotal role in the daily life of the team.

However, the sporting reality presents clear challenges, after Barcelona signed the young goalkeeper Juan García this season, while coach Hans Flick has been decisive on multiple occasions in affirming that García is currently the first-choice goalkeeper. This situation makes Ter Stegen's return to his previous position a complicated task.

The German goalkeeper has not completely closed the door on leaving, preferring to wait and see how the goalkeeping situation will be managed in the coming period, with special attention to Tuesday’s Copa del Rey match, which is not decisive for his future. If Szczęsny plays, it will be a strong indication that Ter Stegen has dropped to third choice; if Ter Stegen plays, he will likely be the cup goalkeeper with a chance to convince Flick and compete for the first-choice spot. If Juan García continues to play, the goalkeeper hierarchy will remain unsettled.

Meanwhile, Ter Stegen remains firm on not giving up his contractual rights, considering that he has contributed a lot to the club during difficult times, whether by renewing his contract or deferring part of his salary to help register other players. The German goalkeeper is not willing to relinquish his dues or terminate his contract.

From the club’s management perspective, contract termination seems unlikely due to the high financial cost and its impact on financial fair play regulations. Although a loan is theoretically possible, it would require Barcelona to bear a large portion of the goalkeeper’s salary, making the matter complicated from all angles.