After Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury became known, there was speculation about an early return to Barca. However, according to sources close to the club, this will not happen.
Following Marc-André ter Stegen’s renewed injury, Spanish media unanimously reported on Monday that FC Girona wanted to send the goalkeeper, who is on loan until the summer, back to FC Barcelona early.
According to information from Mundo Deportivo , however, there will be no quick return for ter Stegen. The sports newspaper refers to internal club sources who are said to have made this “very clear”.
Marc-André ter Stegen still wants to jump on the World Cup train
Accordingly, it is only conceivable that ter Stegen, who is under contract with Barça until 2028, will complete part of his rehabilitation at the Catalan training center. However, nothing should change in the loan agreement negotiated with Girona. This is particularly relevant for FC Barcelona for financial reasons, as Girona covers part of the goalkeeper’s salary.
Does Ter Stegen face a months-long layoff?
Ter Stegen suffered the injury to his posterior left thigh on Saturday during the away game at Real Oviedo, as FC Girona announced on Monday. It was only the 33-year-old’s second appearance for his new club, which announced further examinations.
Spanish media reported an expected downtime of up to two months. Should this prognosis be confirmed, ter Stegen could also miss the international matches on March 27 in Basel against Switzerland and on March 30 in Stuttgart against Ghana.
The goalkeeper had been loaned from FC Barcelona to FC Girona to recommend himself for the World Cup with good performances there.