Plenty of conspiracy theories emerged after Ter Stegen was nowhere to be found during Barcelona's first few training sessions of the pre-season. Many theorized his absence was a sign of protest, with Joan García emerging as the favorite to be Hansi Flick's starter in goal next season.

Barcelona's long-serving goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly considering going under the knife, which could have huge transfer implications for Manchester City. With the new season approaching,

Much has been made of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s situation at Barcelona over the last few weeks, with the club captain having been replaced as starting goalkeeper for the 2025-26 season. Joan Garcia