Barcelona’s attempts to force Ter Stegen to leave the Catalan club this summer will not cease, and the club is considering implementing an idea to maintain pressure on the German goalkeeper.
On Wednesday, Barcelona officially announced the signing of goalkeeper Juan Garcia from Espanyol for €25 million. The plan is for him to become the first-choice goalkeeper, with Szczesny as his backup at Camp Nou.
Meanwhile, Ter Stegen is determined to stay at all costs, while Barça’s management is betting that the goalkeeper will eventually leave, fearing remaining on the bench and missing out on a place with Germany in the 2026 World Cup.
News from Spanish media indicate that Barcelona’s management wants to strip Ter Stegen of the number 1 jersey and give it to Juan Garcia as the team’s starting goalkeeper next season.
Joan Laporta and his board believe that giving Garcia the number 1 jersey is necessary for the club’s overall marketing and logical reasons, and that Ter Stegen should give it up voluntarily. It is said that even if the German goalkeeper insists on not giving up the number, this could lead to an administrative decision to strip him of the shirt and give it to Garcia. Many believe this would be a humiliation for the goalkeeper, who has been with Barça for 10 years.
It is worth noting that sources close to Ter Stegen have confirmed that he has no intention of leaving, no matter what happens, and that he has closed the door to any offers.
