Barcelona are in sizzling pursuit of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, as they hope to be the aspect to activate his €25m launch clause. His future stays up within the air, however one factor is for sure: Marc-Andre ter Stegen shouldn’t be impressed.
The German goalkeeper was because of reprise his position as primary goalkeeper subsequent season, following a critical knee damage this 12 months, lately commenting that he has ‘by no means felt higher’. But Barcelona have determined that Garcia is simply too good a possibility to overlook, and lately it emerged not solely that they’re prepared at hand the 24-year-old the primary spot, but in addition promote ter Stegen if the transfer does go forward.
Flick: “November and December had been robust for us. However we remained calm and we believed in what we had been doing. It was a tough second, however in the long run we might stick with it the best method. I mentioned to the group that enjoying this manner, we might win once more.”
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) Might 30, 2025
Marc-Andre ter Stegen unimpressed with noise
Ter Stegen nonetheless has three years left on his deal, and one of many highest salaries within the squad, therefore can be difficult to maneuver on. Marca notice that ter Stegen shouldn’t be pleased with what he has learn within the press over the previous few days, however is coping with it calmly. They are saying the 33-year-old is concentrated on getting again to his finest, first with Germany subsequent week within the Nations League, after which with Barcelona.
Wojciech Szczesny renewal to be wrapped up
Within the background, Wojciech Szczesny, who is ready to be the back-up, has decided on his future. It had been mentioned that he could wait till Barcelona resolve their state of affairs with Garcia and ter Stegen earlier than committing, however the identical outlet clarify that he has determined to simply accept Barcelona’s renewal provide, and can keep till at the very least the tip of 2026.
Julian Nagelsmann names ter Stegen as primary for Germany
One motive for positivity for ter Stegen is his return to Germany obligation. Throughout a press convention, the supervisor of die Mannschaft, Julian Nagelsmann confirmed to Sport that he was the primary.
“Ter Stegen goes to start out. He’s going to play each video games because the beginning goalkeeper as a result of any longer, he’s going to be the nationwide group’s beginning goalkeeper. He’s been superb in coaching. It’s true he hasn’t performed for some time, however he appears to be like good, and I’ve absolute confidence in him.”
Flick: “It’s incredible to observe Pedri play. Play improves with him. For me he may very well be one of many leaders within the coming years. I’ll assist him to turn into that chief as a result of he’s a incredible participant, and I feel he may very well be a incredible chief.”
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) Might 30, 2025
Nagelsmann was conscious of the switch hypothesis, however didn’t wish to get into it.
“I spoke with Hansi about Ter Stegen, and he made it clear he was match, however not about Barcelona’s switch plans. I learn he’s a possible candidate on the market, however I’m the Germany coach, and that’s none of my enterprise.”