Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly “not convinced” he will undergo surgery to cure a back problem that is currently troubling the stopper. Ter Stegen has been training alone at the start of pre-season and has reportedly been advised by medical staff to go under the knife.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury woes handed Barcelona an unexpected advantage off the pitch despite all the viral saga between the club and the player.

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has urged Marc-Andre ter Stegen to accept his fate at Barcelona and leave in search for better opportunities.

Two proper names dominate today's front pages in the sports press published in Madrid and Barcelona: one has just arrived and the other is being shown the door. Álvaro Carreras and Marc-André ter Stegen are the main names today on covers that also mention Almada,

Ter Stegen was appointed Barça captain last summer following Sergi Roberto’s departure—he had joined the leadership group as fourth captain as recently as 2022. But he missed most of last season because of a long-term knee injury and wasn’t reinstated even after his full recovery.

Denzel Dumfries has been offered to Barcelona by agent Jorge Mendes, as reports from Spain claim that a fresh injury for German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is providing the Catalan giants with