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Tensions remain high between FC Barcelona and Marc-André ter Stegen, as the goalkeeper continues to withhold consent for the release of his medical report to the La Liga Medical Commission.
Barcelona believes there are certain situations where La Liga should make exceptions, especially if the situation affects the club in the long run. If ter Stegen insists on not signing, the club will not be able to register Espanyol’s former goalkeeper, Joan Garcia. This could impact the team’s competitiveness in the upcoming season.
La Liga, however, has stated that there are no exceptions in this case. In other words, they cannot review the German goalkeeper’s medical report without his approval.
Barça still hopes the situation can be resolved internally. They are optimistic that the 33-year-old will eventually submit to their request. After returning from their tour in Asia, the Catalan club has a scheduled meeting with ter Stegen, hoping the matter can be resolved without legal or disciplinary action.
The player and the club have been in conflict since the signing of Joan Garcia. Hansi Flick confirmed that ter Stegen will not be the starting goalkeeper for the upcoming season, in fact he’ll be the third choice. The club is planning to build a new generation of young players who can compete at the top level for years to come.
Despite it all, the German goalkeeper still wants to fight for his place in the team, as he has three years left in his contract. He has rejected any possibility of a transfer, especially after he has been linked with Monaco and Chelsea.
