🔥 Barcelona Apply Pressure on Ter Stegen After Signing New Goalkeeper
Fresh off a domestic treble, FC Barcelona is pushing forward with ambitious transfer plans — and one bold move is causing major tension within the squad.
The club, under president Joan Laporta, has reportedly triggered the €25 million release clause of Espanyol goalkeeper Juan Garcia, who is set to sign on Wednesday. This surprising decision has sparked internal conflict, especially with veteran goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.
According to AS, the German international feels that Barcelona is covertly trying to force him out, despite his contract running until 2028 and his long-standing status as one of the team’s cornerstones.
While the club hasn’t made any public declarations, insiders claim Laporta is using strategic pressure — notably, playing time concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup — to push Ter Stegen toward an exit. Less time on the pitch could jeopardize his place in Germany’s national team, a reality the club may be leveraging.
However, Ter Stegen is not backing down. He’s reportedly furious and has insisted he will not leave without a fight, demanding a direct meeting with new coach Hansi Flick and Laporta himself to clarify his role moving forward.
With tensions rising behind the scenes, this could become one of the most dramatic internal storylines of Barcelona’s summer.
