FC Barcelona has come closer to reaching an agreement with Marc-André ter Stegen in recent days. After everything that happened between both parties, including the removal of the captaincy, the German has decided to sign his well-known medical report. After a personal conversation with President Joan Laporta at his home, the relationship between both sides has improved. To the point that there are already some voices talking about a kind of "pact" to facilitate his departure in January.
He will not stay at Barça
He is 33 years old and under contract until 2028. This summer, since the arrival of Joan García, it has become clear that he is not part of Barça's present or future plans. There have been talks about his departure, with the club offering him a contract termination by paying his full salary for this year. He has also received significant offers from Europe, but none have convinced the German, who had decided to stay.
However, everything could change during next January. It has been difficult for him, but Ter Stegen now understands that he will not get any playing time with Barça this season, especially after his injury. He will be out for about four months, returning by the end of the year.
What Ter Stegen wants, as he has made clear on several occasions, is to play in the next World Cup with Germany. This will only happen if he plays and is a starter in the final stretch of the season. He will not be that at the Catalan club, so the best thing for everyone is his departure.
He will forgive money
Lucía Font has revealed that the German "will leave by mutual agreement" with FC Barcelona in January. The idea, right now, is that he will leave forgiving "some money" and with the status of a free agent, being able to join any team he wants in the next winter transfer window.
What Ter Stegen is looking for is to find a place where he can be important and convince Nagelsmann to take him to the World Cup.
His situation is not easy and it has taken him a long time to come to terms with it, but he now understands that his time at Barça must come to an end. He is the last in line for Hansi Flick. In front of him are Joan García, Szczesny, and even academy player Diego Kochen. Ter Stegen will not even play in the famous Copa Catalunya...