The German Football Association entered the crisis line experienced by international goalkeeper Mark Andre Ter Stegen with his club Barcelona, against the background of his refusal to sign a medical report related to his expected absence period after the recent back operation.
What is the reason for the dispute between Ter Stegen and Barcelona?
Ter Stegen, 33, refuses to sign a medical report prepared by Barcelona, stating that his absence from the field will continue for a period of 5 months, adhering to that the duration of his absence will not exceed 3 months.
Although he underwent surgery, the German goalkeeper believes that the report presented to him by the Catalan club is exaggerated, which led him to refrain from signing, which the Barcelona administration considered a blocking of the team’s interests, especially as it seeks to temporarily raise his name from the list to register new deals, most notably the goalkeeper Juan Garcia, and to benefit from 80% of his salary.
How did the German Federation support its international guard?
The newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” revealed that the German Football Association announced its full support to Marcis Andre Ter Stegen in this crisis, stressing that Barcelona does not have the right to hand over the medical report of the Spanish League without the approval of the goalkeeper itself.
The German Federation also stressed the need to estimate the great efforts made by the goalkeeper for ten years in the ranks of the Catalan club, especially as it remains one of the main pillars in his plans to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in America, Canada and Mexico.
Does the crisis affect the future of Ter Stegen with Barcelona?
Although Ter Stegen participated in 422 games in the Barcelona shirt and came out with a clean net on 175 occasions, this crisis raises questions about the relationship between him and the administration, especially since its current market value is 12 million euros, and still has ambitions with the German national team.
In the event of an escalation of tension between the two parties, the doors of departure may be opened to the veteran guard, unless a friendly solution is reached that satisfies all parties during the coming period.
What are the repercussions of the investigation that the guard is subject to?
Ter Stegen’s refusal to sign the report opened an urgent investigation with him inside the corridors of the club, amid talk about the possibility of imposing administrative sanctions, in the event that he is proven to be obstructed by Barcelona plans in the transfer market.
However, the German Federation’s intervention may give the player a legal cover and moral support, which may reduce the intensity of the confrontation with the Catalan administration.
