Ter Stegen fails to report back surgery and blocks Barcelona's transfer window: it's a breakdown

There's now a clash between Barcelona and Marc-André ter Stegen . The German goalkeeper, until a few days ago the Blaugrana's captain, has refused to sign the consent form for the club to submit the report on his injury and his back surgery to La Liga's medical commission, which is supposed to assess the severity of the injury. This move has infuriated the Catalan management, who are ready to initiate disciplinary proceedings against him.

Recovery times

The crux of the matter lies in the recovery time of the 33-year-old German goalkeeper, who has been at Barça since 2014. Barcelona, returning from their Asian tour on Tuesday, had scheduled a meeting with the goalkeeper to discuss the surgical report, which is essential for communicating it to La Liga. If Ter Stegen's absence is confirmed for at least four months, the club could sign his replacement, Joan Garcia . The player's refusal has caused a genuine internal uproar.

Ter Stegen and the intervention decided independently

The rift between the two sides reportedly arose following the purchase of Garcia, which Ter Stegen interpreted as a clear sign of distrust. The situation became even more difficult when the goalkeeper independently announced—without an agreement with the club—his decision to undergo surgery, estimating a recovery time of only three months. This is less time than Barcelona would need to sign a new goalkeeper.