The situation is anything but simple right now at FC Barcelona. Marc-André ter Stegen has started a standoff that could end very badly for everyone, especially for him. Laporta is very angry after the statement the German goalkeeper made in the last few hours. It didn't go over well that he announced his decision to undergo surgery, stating in advance that he will be out for 3 months (3 meses) with the clear goal of making it harder for Barça to register players in La Liga.
Ter Stegen has been aware at all times that, if he were out for four months (4 meses), Barça could have used 80% of his salary to register other teammates. After sending this message, he has been clear and forceful: he doesn't intend to make things any easier for Barcelona, with whom his relationship is very tense after recent events.
Laporta is fed up with Ter Stegen
This isn't new; the relationship has been distant since his last injury. At Barça, no one liked the German's attitude in the final stretch of last season. After being medically cleared following a serious knee injury, Ter Stegen made it clear that he wanted to be the starter. At a time of maximum competitiveness and with Szczesny established in goal, no one bought into his message.
It also didn't sit well with Ter Stegen that he didn't play the last league match at San Mamés, by express decision of Hansi Flick. This anger has only grown since the signing of Joan García, making it clear at all times that, if he had to leave, he would do so while collecting every last cent of his contract.
Meanwhile, he went to play with Germany in the Nations League, where his back problems have worsened and now require surgery. He waited as long as possible to make a decision that will affect his continuity this coming season, when the club wanted to find him a way out.
Drastic decision at Barça
Laporta has great respect for Ter Stegen's desire to stay and doesn't question his love for Barça. But he hasn't taken recent events well, which are unworthy of a captain with his experience.
No one at FC Barcelona hides their anger toward Ter Stegen, with his recent statement being the last straw. The situation is so tense that "Sport" has revealed that he is considered to "not think about the group"... There are those who support stripping him of the captaincy. This decision will be in the hands of Hansi Flick, who has always favored keeping the locker room united.
As of today, the captains are Ter Stegen, De Jong, Araújo, Raphinha, and Pedri. The players will be asked for their opinion. But the possibility of stripping the German of the captaincy is more real than ever.