According to SPORT, which cited unnamed sources, FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick made the decision to not protest the possible sale of a first-team player who was previously thought to be “untouchable” due to his attitude after recovering from an injury.

Barca brought Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement after Marc-Andre ter Stegen sustained what was thought to be a season-ending injury against Villarreal in September.

Up until 2025, Inaki Pena was Flick’s first choice in goal, but disciplinary incidents at the beginning of the year made the Pole the German’s top choice in goal for what turned out to be a domestic treble-winning campaign.

When Barca activates a $28.5 million (€25 million) release clause, Joan Garcia of Espanyol is anticipated to change allegiance to his boyhood club’s crosstown rival in a matter of days.

According to RAC 1, Ter Stegen was defiant on international duty when questioned about the possibility that Garcia would arrive, and President Joan Laporta informed the board that Ter Stegen would have to be sold if Garcia did.

Barcelona star ready to go to war to stay with club

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the goalie for Barcelona, is willing to fight his team to stay in the Nou Camp. The Barca captain and Germany international is reportedly furious over efforts to exclude him from the team.

Although Ter Stegen’s contract is still valid until 2028, he is refusing to leave the Catalan team, even if club officials seem to be insistent. Due to injury, the 33-year-old only made nine appearances during the previous season, and the Blaugrana are concentrating their efforts on acquiring another goalkeeper.

At the top of their list and close to a move is Joan Garcia, who has been connected to both Manchester United and Arsenal. When he returned in 2024–2025, Wojciech Szczesny was Hansi Flick’s first option, and Ter Stegen was unable to take his place.

Ter Stegen has been severely wounded, according to Spanish publication Sport, and feels that his professional reputation has been directly attacked in an attempt to get him to leave the team. In an attempt to harm his reputation, the German international reportedly accused certain individuals of deliberately leaking information.