The situation of Marc-André ter Stegen at FC Barcelona has taken a turn that few imagined just a few months ago. After years of being indisputable under the posts, the German faces a new scenario: the bench. Although his recovery is practically complete, Hansi Flick has decided to maintain Wojciech Szczesny's starting position, whose security has been key to the team's good defensive moment.
This unexpected event has caused uncertainty both in the player's environment and in the club's sports planning. Ter Stegen doesn't contemplate staying on the bench for long, and while he is open to evaluating options, from Saudi Arabia they have already started to approach him with very tempting proposals. Barça, aware of the situation, is already working on possible solutions with Deco at the helm.
Bet on the Future
Among the names that have gained the most strength in the offices of Camp Nou is Joan García. The Espanyol goalkeeper has been one of the great revelations of La Liga, and his profile fits perfectly in the Catalan club: young, talented, and with notable maturity. His 30 million clause is not an insurmountable obstacle, especially if Barça manages to close a sale for Ter Stegen.
Deco is very clear: beyond immediate performance, Joan García represents a long-term bet. He has good footwork, personality in the goal, and already knows the pressure of playing in a city like Barcelona. All this makes him the ideal candidate to take over if the German goalkeeper finally decides to change course.
A Market That Will Set the Path
At Barça, they know that decisive weeks are coming: the goal could become one of the most sensitive areas of the team. Therefore, Deco has already made a move: if Ter Stegen leaves, the objective is clear and will not be left to chance. Joan García is the first option, and discreet contacts have already begun to explore the operation.
Everything will depend on how Ter Stegen's situation evolves in the coming days. If he finally decides to take the step and accept an offer from Arabia, Barça will act quickly. The club wants to be prepared, and if a reference leaves, a new promise will arrive that could mark the beginning of a new era in the culé goal.