Until just a year ago, Marc-Andre ter Stegen was untouchable between Barcelona’s posts. He was the team’s captain and one of the key players. Now, his time at Camp Nou seems to be coming to an end, though the German apparently refuses to accept the truth.Once Joan Garcia arrived in the capital of Catalonia a month ago for as much as €25 million from Espanyol, it was clear that the 24-year-old wasn’t brought in to be a bench warmer. Given that Wojciech Szczesny was exceptional during the previous campaign and recently extended his contract, Ter Stegen was a logical “collateral damage,” especially since he missed almost the entire previous season due to a knee injury.Came out of retirement, smoked cigarettes, led Barca to La Liga title – and here’s a reward!According to Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick wanted to be fair with his compatriot, telling him that he didn’t count on him anymore and that Garcia and Szczesny would have prioritized positions. However, Ter Stegen allegedly responded that he wanted to stay and fight for his place on the team?!🚨 Hansi Flick has been VERY clear to Ter Stegen: “You will NOT start this season.”However, the goalkeeper insists on staying and is convinced he will play.(Source: @mundodeportivo) pic.twitter.com/WsFataQmfG— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 12, 2025 The reasons behind that could be multiple, though the primary one has to be that the 33-year-old’s deal with the Catalans expires only in three years, which puts him in a pretty comfortable position. On the other hand, Barca will have to keep paying his €6 million annual salary, despite the club’s financial troubles.##NAJAVA_MECA_9016062##In addition, Mundo Deportivo claims that another reason for the keeper’s somewhat weird decision is his personal life. Namely, Ter Stegen’s children as well as his current partner live in Barcelona, and he has no intention of leaving and separating from them.So, as it seems, Blaugrana will have to put up with the German and wait for his contract to expire, as he seems determined to stay even if it means he’ll watch games from the stands.
