FC Barcelona is clear that a generational change in its squad is necessary. Laporta's plan is underway and involves getting rid of none other than captain Ter Stegen at 33 years old. It won't be easy, since he has a contract until 2028 and one of the highest salaries in the squad. A meeting is scheduled in the coming days to explain his new role at Barça and open the door for him if he wants to leave.
The card Barça is playing is clear: this is a season before the World Cup... The fact is, Ter Stegen wants to be a starter for Germany. After many years in Neuer's shadow, the German doesn't want to let this golden opportunity Nagelsmann is giving him slip away. But to do so, he must be important at a top European club, something the Catalan side is currently far from promising him.
His situation at Barça has completely changed. After suffering his second serious injury, now he has the newly arrived Joan García and also Szczesny ahead of him. There is maximum tension with Ter Stegen and his closest circle, who are very angry about the treatment he is receiving and the lack of information he has. He is finding out everything through the press and believes he deserves better treatment as captain.
5 offers for Ter Stegen
The German's situation isn't going unnoticed across Europe, to the point that several clubs are interested in signing him. The latest reports point to five likely destinations on the table, looking to strengthen their respective goalkeeping positions with the FC Barcelona goalkeeper.
"Estadio Deportivo" has revealed the names of Manchester City, Milan, Juventus, PSG, and Newcastle for Ter Stegen. The German is a goalkeeper who draws a lot of interest, given his experience at the elite level and his strong past seasons.
Although FC Barcelona's trust in him has decreased, the truth is that he recently played well for Germany in the Nations League. Trying to save his high salary and the problems that come with a departure of this nature, Barça is willing to give him a free transfer to leave.
On Ter Stegen's table, according to what Madrid-Barcelona has learned, will be the possibility of breaking the current contract while collecting the full 2025-26 season salary (still to be played). For him to leave, Barça will offer him the full net salary for this year and let him go for free.