"Marc-Andre ter Stegen is nearing a return to full fitness, but his prospects at Barcelona remain uncertain. Even when he returns to full fitness, the German has no scope for a starting role as Barcelona do not consider him a part of the first-team plans. This means the goalkeeper has no choice but to find a new club, in his bid to find regular game-time during the second half of the season."
"Hansi Flick has been blunt, stating, " We are not going to change Joan, he is doing very well." With Joan García established as the undisputed number one, Ter Stegen is in a holding pattern. Tuesday's match is viewed as a litmus test for his status. If Wojciech Szczęsny plays, it would confirm Ter Stegen has fallen to third choice. If the German starts, he accepts the role of a Cup goalkeeper."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is nearing full fitness but is not considered part of Barcelona's first-team plans, leaving him without a starting role. Joan García is established as the undisputed number one, which places ter Stegen in a holding pattern and possibly third choice. Ter Stegen refuses to waive any salary or terminate the contract signed through 2028, citing deferred wages he accepted to help register teammates. Barcelona cannot afford to terminate his contract because of Financial Fair Play constraints. Ter Stegen prefers to stay and fight unless a top club guarantees him regular playing minutes.
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