Barcelona faces a growing crisis between the posts and a familiar face appears with the perfect solution. Pep Guardiola wants to rescue a goalkeeper who's about to lose all prominence at Camp Nou. This move wouldn't be a simple signing; it looks like a masterstroke in the summer market.
Pep Guardiola | @ManCityES
Problems in the blaugrana goal
The year has been turbulent in the Barça goal after the injury of its starting goalkeeper. The German returned at the end of the season hungry for revenge, but Hansi Flick questioned his attitude after the recovery. In his place, Joan García, recently arrived from Espanyol, has been secured as the number one guardian.
García's signing was forceful and definitive, leaving the injured goalkeeper in an uncomfortable position. Szczesny will remain as the second choice, while the Teuton drops to third place. The captain's role no longer fits with this new hierarchy.
Joan García | @__joangarcia
With one of the highest salaries in the locker room and the armband in hand, his situation is unsustainable. He wants to regain the starting spot with Germany ahead of the World Cup, but the club has already made the reality clear to him. He'll be offered the exit door to avoid bigger problems.
Deco and Flick are expected to have a definitive talk this week. The message will be clear: either he accepts the residual role or he must look for another destination. The blaugrana entity is preparing for his farewell without losing composure.
Tek has dropped its level | @FCBarcelona
Guardiola steps in
Meanwhile, in Manchester, they watch the sporting debacle at Can Barça closely. According to "Don Balón," Pep Guardiola has kept interest for years. City would be willing to invest to reinforce its goal with this figure.
A possible departure of Ederson to Arabia would clear the way. In that scenario, Guardiola would have communicated that his first option is Barça's goalkeeper. The interest isn't new, but the current circumstances could speed up the operation.
Manchester City | @ManCity
Manchester City has put a figure on the table: €30 million. That's what they'd be willing to pay for this world-class goalkeeper. Barcelona doesn't rule it out and is considering an exit via contract termination or transfer.
Until now, the goalkeeper has kept out of rumors. However, sources close to him indicate that his departure would cause a notable emotional impact in the locker room. If it happens, it would be the conclusion of one of the most intense chapters in his career.
Several offers lurking
Not only Manchester City is watching closely; there are other interested teams. Europe is being reshuffled and more clubs are willing to sign him if he becomes a free agent. Barça's economic situation would make his departure easier without the need to give up large sums.
The blaugrana objective is to clear salary mass and open up the goal for new projects. The plan is to turn this situation into an opportunity. If they're able to transfer him for that amount, the way would be cleared for García and for registering other signings.
Ter Stegen in a match with Barça | @FCBarcelona_es
The sporting board has already approved the generational change. The priority is to boost the goal of the future without friction or resentment. So all that's left is for the goalkeeper to accept the tertiary role or step aside.
This will definitely be the decisive moment. The club has already communicated that there'll be no turning back. Now the ball is in his court.
The goalkeeper at the center of this earthquake is Marc Ter Stegen, Barça's legendary German guardian. Now, with his future hanging in the air, he could change scenery this very summer and head to England.
