German goalkeeper Mark Andre Ter Stegen was forced to make a difficult decision, by announcing that he underwent a back surgery that would keep him away from the stadiums for three months, at a sensitive time in which Barcelona is preparing to start the new season amid an economic crisis that pressures the administration.
Ter Stegen’s comments reveal the size of the crisis
German international goalkeeper, Marc André Ter Stegen, published, through his official account on the “X” platform, a lengthy statement expressing his feelings about his health condition, stressing that his back injury requires urgent surgical intervention, which will result in his absence for nearly 90 days from the competitions, despite his good physical feeling.
“I am proud to wear the Barcelona shirt at all times, whether in moments of victory or difficult times,” said Ter Stegen. Today it is one of those difficult days for me. ” He added: «physically, I am in excellent condition, but the pain cannot be ignored. After consulting with the medical device and external experts, it turned out that the safest option is to undergo back surgery. ”
Barcelona goalkeeper explained that his recovery from the previous operation took 66 days, but this time it will be absent for a longer period: “Doctors estimate that the current qualification period will take three months, to avoid any future complications.”
Barcelona faces a dilemma with the absence of its leader
The absence of Ter Stegen, 33, is not only limited to the sports side, but also carries complex artistic and psychological dimensions inside the Barcelona dressing room, where he is one of the team leaders and the most influential. With the start of the new football season, the club management will have to move quickly in order to find a temporary reliable alternative between the three woods.
The situation is increasing in light of the economic crisis faced by the Catalan club, which prompted some Spanish reports to talk about the intention of the administration to sell the German goalkeeper during the current summer Mercato, which was met with a categorical rejection of the player, according to the journalists close to the club.
What is the duration of the current Ter Stegen contract?
Despite the injury and financial challenges, Mark André Ter Stegen is linked to a long -term contract with Barcelona that extends until the summer of 2028, giving the club a margin of safety for its future in the long run, but it does not reduce the prosperity of the expected absence at the beginning of a season in which the team hopes to return to the titles locally and continental.
The German goalkeeper promised his fans a strong return, saying: “I will inform you of everything new on the journey of recovery, and I thank your constant support from the bottom of my heart … Do not worry, I will return.”
