Spanish media reports indicated a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis between German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and Barcelona’s management, reaching an unprecedented level of tension over disagreements related to his recovery from a recent back injury.
According to the Spanish sports outlet Sport, Ter Stegen refused the club’s request to allow the medical staff to visit his home for post-surgery check-ups.
The goalkeeper reportedly insisted on continuing his rehabilitation program exclusively at the club’s official facilities and denied entry to any medical personnel into his private residence.
Tensions further intensified after the club temporarily stripped Ter Stegen of the captain’s armband—amid speculation that disciplinary measures might be taken against him.
A scheduled meeting between his representatives and the sporting department was also canceled, signaling a further deterioration in the relationship.
The dispute has also taken an administrative turn, as Ter Stegen declined to sign a medical report that would have enabled Barcelona to submit documentation to La Liga confirming his expected absence for over four months.
This move would have allowed the club to temporarily remove him from the squad list and reclaim 80% of his wages under Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations to register new players.
By refusing to sign the report, Ter Stegen has placed the club in both a financial and technical bind—leaving the crisis open to multiple outcomes as the new season approaches.
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