According to the Spanish Outlet Barcauniversal, Barcelona's recent signing of Joan Garcia has attracted the attention of Chelsea and Manchester United, who now closely monitor the situation of Marc-André Ter Astegen.
Barcauiversal states that this movement (signing of Garcia) is seen as a clear signal that changes in the goalkeeper position in Camp Nou can be imminent.
Although Barcelona publicly claims that there is fierce competition for the goalkeeper role, the reality varies behind the scenes. The club focuses stable but stagnate on his financial misery, starting by solving the high salary of the German goalkeeper Ter Stegen. In England, the Premier League has emerged as the most likely destination for Ter Stegen, both sporty and financially.
Manchester United is considering a turning change due to doubts about the consistency of André Onana. The experience of Ter Stegen, calmness under pressure and excellent distribution skills that correspond to the goalkeeper profile that United is looking for his new era. Chelsea is also in the mix. The club, who is preparing for next season's UEFA Champions League, would like to introduce a leader who can set the tone for the team.
The arrival of Ter Stegen would not only solve their goalkeeping problems, but also add veteran and solve them to a young, developing team. Barcelona acknowledges that letting go of Ter Stegen will not be easy, but is willing to consider strong offers. If Joan Garcia is seen as the long -term successor to Ter Stegen, freeing the salary of the German would be a crucial step to relieve the club's financial burden.
The door is now open. All that is needed is a decisive step from United of Chelsea. If that happens, the career of Ter Stegen in Camp Nou can end earlier than expected.