FC Barcelona is in the midst of changes for next season, aiming to completely revamp their goalkeeping position. This hasn't pleased Ter Stegen, who wears the captain's armband, and he's promising a fight to be able to leave. The situation, at this moment, is far from simple, but a brave figure has emerged as a savior: Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola offers to take Ter Stegen
Ter Stegen's current situation has caught attention in Manchester, as they're looking to change goalkeepers for next season. Fichajes.net has discovered that Guardiola believes he'd be "an ideal addition" to his project, offering years of experience at the European elite and a playing style that fits his own. The German is willing to leave if he's guaranteed the starting spot in a top-level project, and he'd find all of this at City.
From Barça they're clear: Ter Stegen has lost his starting spot and, if he wants to stay, he'll have to work hard to win it back. At 33 years old, he has one of the highest salaries on the squad and a contract signed through 2028. It seems difficult to find him a new destination, although Pep Guardiola's emergence with his interest could change everything and turn around the complex situation.
The German's camp hasn't closed any doors and is studying all possibilities. What is clear is that his relationship with Barça has deteriorated after all this and the trust is no longer what it once was.
Joan García puts Ter Stegen out of Barça
The agreement with Joan García and his camp is total: he'll sign for five seasons and has been given the guarantees he demanded. He'll arrive as the starter for the blaugrana team, "taking" the spot from a Ter Stegen who's set to leave FC Barcelona this summer.
At FC Barcelona they're clear: the agreement with Joan García must be finalized as soon as possible, trying to get ahead of English clubs. As soon as the goalkeeper confirms it officially, they'll proceed to pay his release clause, valued at just €25 million.
Hansi Flick has given his approval to this move, seeing Joan García as his starting goalkeeper for next season. Deco is personally handling the negotiations, trying to get the best possible deal for Barça. Now the next goal is to find a new destination for Ter Stegen and Guardiola is willing to help.