Barcelona told to make the first move if they want club captain gone in January | Barca Universal

"Marc-Andre ter Stegen's representatives have sent a clear message to Barcelona that if the club want him to leave in January, the move must be initiated by the club itself. The German goalkeeper, who has been one of Barça's most loyal servants over the past decade, now faces an uncertain future at the Spotify Camp Nou. Having missed a significant portion of the season due to injury, Ter Stegen finds himself in a difficult position, particularly with the World Cup on the horizon."

"The Barcelona captain remains under contract until 2028, earning an estimated €17 million gross per season. His substantial salary makes any move complicated, as few clubs across Europe are financially equipped to meet those demands. As things stand, despite his lack of minutes, there remains a possibility for Ter Stegen to reclaim the starting place with Germany."

Ter Stegen's representatives have told Barcelona that any January exit must be initiated by the club rather than the player. The goalkeeper missed a large part of the season through injury and needs regular minutes to rebuild form ahead of the World Cup and to retain or regain a place with Germany. The player's entourage is exploring destinations that would offer consistent football but insists on a formal approach from Barcelona. Ter Stegen is contracted until 2028 on an estimated €17 million gross yearly salary, which narrows potential suitors and complicates both loan and permanent options.

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