One way or another, the Ter Stegen crisis will be resolved, and Barcelona will be able to register the duo Joan Garcia and Szczesny, or one of them, even though the German international remains at Camp Nou.
Sport newspaper revealed that Ter Stegen is suffering from severe back pain, which has been the main reason for his absence from group training for the past three days. He is likely to undergo surgery, which would keep him out of action for at least four months.
Ter Stegen currently has two options: either receive conservative treatment with ongoing medical follow-up, or undergo surgery. The German is most likely to choose the latter option, given the persistent pain in recent weeks.
If Ter Stegen undergoes surgery and is certain to be out for four months, Barcelona will be able to register Juan Garcia instead without the need to sell players or any economic solutions to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
Spanish media outlets have reported a major crisis regarding the signing of Garcia and Szczesny, to the point that Barcelona is considering relying on Ter Stegen and Iñaki Peña at the start of the season until a solution is found and the other two players are registered before the end of next August.
With Ter Stegen undergoing surgery, he may also leave Barcelona in January, given that within four months, Garcia or Szczesny will be able to establish themselves, and the German will then find himself out of the squad again. His dream of participating in the 2026 World Cup will be all but over if he remains at Camp Nou.
It is reported that Manchester City is interested in signing Ter Stegen, and Monaco has also tried to sign the player in recent weeks. Galatasaray and Inter are also said to be pursuing him.
