"I'm not stipulating that he has to play for a top club, because that's always a bit of a matter of interpretation. Whether it's an absolute top European club or not isn't the be-all and end-all. Of course, it would be good for him to play, and to play well, but the first thing is that he plays. I think there's no news yet; the situation isn't simple."
"Otherwise, you don't usually sign a top-quality goalkeeper, and the situation isn't easy, but I'm confident that some club will make a move, because Marc is a very good goalkeeper, and now he's healthy again. We'll see; I can't influence that. We're all happy he's healthy, and we hope he becomes the starting goalkeeper for a club, and then we'll proceed with the plan as we had envisioned. If that doesn't happen, we'll have to continue reflecting on the much-discussed goalkeeper situation."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen lost his No. 1 spot at Barcelona to Joan Garcia and missed the opening part of the season after knee surgery. He is close to returning to full fitness and has resumed training. Regular first-team football in the second half of the season is presented as a requirement for eligibility as Germany's goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup. Playing for an absolute top European club is not strictly required, but securing a starting role is essential. Clubs unhappy with their current keepers could pursue a winter transfer, and selection plans depend on ter Stegen becoming a club starter; otherwise the goalkeeper situation will need further consideration.
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