FC Barcelona's sports management faces a summer full of complicated decisions, and one of the most delicate involves Marc-André Ter Stegen. The German goalkeeper has been one of the team's pillars for almost a decade, but times change and the club is undergoing a significant renewal process. One that excludes no one, and the goalkeeping position, considered untouchable for years, has become the center of debate.
Ter Stegen's recent knee injury, his age, and Hansi Flick's desire for maximum competition in every position have opened a question mark in the offices. Although the German has returned to the field, his current level raises doubts. Therefore, Deco and the sports management do not rule out bringing in a new top-level goalkeeper for the next season.
tempting offers
Amid this scenario, Ter Stegen has started receiving very attractive proposals from Arab soccer. At least two major clubs from Saudi Arabia have made formal offers to sign him this summer, doubling his current salary and offering him a multi-year contract. The possibility of ending his career with a great financial contract is starting to cross his mind.
Although he has always shown commitment to Barça, he is also aware that the arrival of competition, combined with the lack of guarantees of continuity, could push him to seek a new destination. If the Catalan club doesn't offer him full support, the German would seriously consider accepting one of those offers, rather than taking on a secondary role in Hansi Flick's project.
replacement on the way
Deco is already working with several names to strengthen the goalkeeping position. Diogo Costa, Dibu Martínez, and Joan García are on the list, although there is no consensus yet. If one of them joins the club, Ter Stegen's position would no longer be indisputable, something not seen at Barça for many years.
Flick, who knows the German well from the national team, doesn't rule out continuing to count on him, but he wants maximum demand in all positions. His message has been clear: no one has a guaranteed spot. This philosophy could clash with Ter Stegen's trajectory and status, as he is not willing to spend a season on the bench without guarantees.