Barcelona is about to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen's long-term successor in Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. The problem for the captain of Barcelona and until this season, number one for the past decade, is that the Blaugrana believes that follow -up should take place in August.
Garcia has now decided to move to Barcelona, which is now drawing up contracts and is preparing to deposit his release clause of € 25 million in the offices of La Liga in Madrid. The 24-year-old was of common consensus, the best goalkeeper in Spain this season, and he has the impression that he will arrive as the number one for next season.
In the past few weeks, Ter Stegen has been the victim of a campaign of the online fan base of Barcelona and tried to force him out of the club, in the eyes of many, in bad taste. However, when he was asked about his future, Ter Stegen guaranteed that he would be a Barcelona player from Germany next season, where he will play against Portugal in their Nations League semi-final.
“Nobody told me about this, so I don't know the situation. I am not worried. I know I will be in Barcelona next year. I have not spoken with Hansi and there has been no contact in recent days because I see no reason for this at the moment,” he noticed.
According to the sport, Barcelona will now talk to Ter Stegen about his future. They have to have a conversation with the 33-year-old to explain that Garcia will be the number one for the coming season. Although they will not force him out of the club, they will inform him in case he wants to reconsider his future, while trying to keep his place as Germany number one. It is clear that Barcelona would also benefit from the exit of Ter Stegen, since he was left for three years on his deal, and one of the highest salaries in the team.