TeamTalk reported that Ter Stegen could end up playing for one of the Premier League’s major clubs during the January 2026 winter transfer window.
The German international is nearing full recovery from his recent injury, and Ter Stegen remains determined to play regularly and regularly until the end of the season so he can be included in Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad.
A few days ago, Sky Sports reported that Ter Stegen is no longer committed to staying at Barcelona. While it’s true that it’s his first choice, if he feels he’s a replacement for Juan Garcia, he’ll leave immediately next winter.
The new report from TeamTalk indicates that Chelsea is the latest club interested in signing Ter Stegen, as the English club’s officials want a reliable goalkeeper as a temporary option until the end of the current season.
Chelsea will move in the coming weeks to first reach an agreement with Ter Stegen, and then negotiate with Barcelona to sign the 33-year-old on loan until the end of the current season.
Chelsea’s current plan involves signing Ter Stegen until the end of the season, with no mandatory purchase clause in his contract, and then signing French goalkeeper Mike Maignan on a free transfer next summer when his contract with Milan expires.
By joining Chelsea, Ter Stegen will guarantee Champions League and Premier League participation and consistent playing time, especially since current goalkeeper Robert Sanchez does not enjoy the confidence of coach Enzo Maresca. This will see most of his problems resolved, and his chances of becoming Germany’s starting goalkeeper at the World Cup will greatly increase.
