The future of Barcelona star Marc-Andre ter Stegen was deposited in uncertainty after they had completed the signing of fellow goalkeeper Joan Garcia for £ 21 million
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will hold crisis interviews with Captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the midst of suggestions that he is being forced. Barca has just paid £ 21 million to sign Joan Garcia from local rivals Espanyol, with the highly appreciated Spaniard that is expected to be installed as the new No.1 goalkeeper of Flick.
Barcelona has also offered Wojciech Szczesny a two-year contract extension that the ex-Arsenale Shot-Stop reportedly accepted. That leaves Ter Stegen, 33, third in the pecking order of the keeper and for sale, because it has put off the majority of last season with a serious knee injury.
Turkish giant Galatasaray are linked to a move, but Ter Stegen does not intend to leave. That could all change after conversations with his manager.
Catalan Outlet Sport reports that Barcelona Chiefs count on Flick to have a candid conversation with Ter Stegen about his third-choice role if he remains. The former Borussia Monchengladbach star, who came to the La Liga champions in 2014, is not happy with how the club dealt with the signing of Garcia, because they did not consult him before they announced the transfer earlier this week.
Speaking at the beginning of this month, Ter Stegen was somewhat bullish about his future. At the time, Garcia was still an Espanyol player and Szczesny decided to be whether he is going back with retirement.
“I'm not worried. I know I'll be in Barcelona next year,” Ter Stegen told reporters. “I didn't speak Hansi and there has been no contact in recent days because I don't see any reason for that at the moment.
“No event happened that justifies the conversation. To be honest, the focus is here now [international duty with Germany]. It is a situation that has now arisen.
“But I have to say that this is common. Barcelona is probably one of the largest clubs in the world and there is always competition, regardless of circumstances. That is of course that Barcelona always tries to develop and improve, and that is clear to me. I will always try to do my best.”
Does Barcelona treat Marc-Andre ter Stegen hard? Say in the commentary part.
Ter Stegen enjoyed 11 with trophy loaded for years in Barca, so that they are helped famous in his first season to win the Treble. The German International has six La Liga titles to its name, although the Academy -graduated Inaki Pena and emergency situation was Szczesny who usually wore the gloves during this year's triumph, with his patella tendon torn in September.
The arrival of Garcia changes the dynamics of the Barcelona goalkeeper department and the 24-year-old wants the number 1 shirt his own. “I am very happy, Culers,” he told fans after signing a six -year contract. “I'm really looking forward to sharing great moments with you.”