With a contract until 2028, his situation has taken a turn since Hansi Flick's arrival. The German coach has shown his trust in Joan García as the starting goalkeeper for the new project.
Meanwhile, the club has opened the door to an orderly exit. Although he has been captain and a reference point for more than a decade, Barça understands that his time may be coming to an end. The need to lighten the wage bill further reinforces that possibility.
The goalkeeper knows it too. For the first time in years, he isn't closing the door to a new destination far from Camp Nou.
Joan García | @__joangarcia
Ter Stegen wants to play… and he has no shortage of offers
At 33 years old, Ter Stegen is very clear about his main short-term goal: to be the starting goalkeeper for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. To achieve it, he needs minutes, consistency, and an environment where he feels important. Barça no longer guarantees him that.
For weeks, several European clubs have inquired about his contractual situation. Although he rejected everything in the past, this time he's listening to proposals. His inner circle confirms that there's one offer that has completely changed his mindset.
It's a team with real ambitions in Europe, looking for a top-level goalkeeper for its starting eleven. They've spoken with him and promised him a starting spot from day one. The opportunity, according to sources close to him, motivates him.
Ter Stegen | @FCBarcelona
Barça would let him leave for free
The blaugrana board has no intention of blocking his exit. On the contrary: if the player decides to leave, he'll be able to do so at zero cost. The only condition that's been set is that he doesn't sign for any direct rival in Spain.
In other words: Barça won't accept him leaving for Real Madrid, Atlético, or any LaLiga club. But if his destination is abroad, he'll receive total support. They're even considering compensating him with part of his pending salary as a gesture of gratitude.
Economically, his departure would be an immediate relief. Ter Stegen earns more than €11 million net per season and his salary weighs heavily on financial fair play. Freeing up that wage would allow at least two signings to be completed this summer.
Marc André Ter Stegen | @FCBarcelona
The chosen replacement is already in the locker room
Ter Stegen's departure wouldn't leave a void in goal. Joan García has convinced Flick and will be the new number one. The young goalkeeper has grown by leaps and bounds and has earned the coaching staff's trust through hard work and personality.
Meanwhile, Arnau Tenas will return as the second goalkeeper after his time at PSG. They're looking for a young profile to complete the rotation, but there won't be major investments. The club wants to bet on national, low-cost talent.
The transition is perfectly designed. Barça no longer depends on Ter Stegen and that changes everything.
Ter Stegen | @FCBarcelona
The club that wants him has already moved everything
For days, there have been very advanced talks with a major European club. It's not English or Spanish, but it is one of the continent's historic teams. The profile they're looking for matches exactly what Ter Stegen offers: experience, leadership, and authority between the posts.
This team is currently undergoing a full restructuring. Its starting goalkeeper, under contract, has received an offer and is close to leaving. They want to close the replacement as soon as possible and the priority is clear: Marc-André ter Stegen.
Sources close to the locker room confirm that the goalkeeper has already given the green light. Only the final agreement between clubs is missing to formalize the deal.
Ter Stegen in a match with Barça | @FCBarcelona_es
The club that has convinced Ter Stegen is none other than Inter Milan. The Italian side has been exploring his signing for some time and now it's closer than ever. Yan Sommer's departure will make room for the German to arrive as the undisputed leader of the new project.
In Milan, they're already preparing for his arrival this summer. Ter Stegen would arrive on a free transfer and sign for two seasons, with an option for a third. Everything fits for him to become the new number one in the Nerazzurri goal.
Barça loses one of its captains, but takes a key step toward its new era. Ter Stegen, after eleven years at Camp Nou, leaves in silence… straight to the heart of Europe.
