German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is going through one of the most difficult periods since joining Barcelona, amid escalating criticism from the team’s fans, who are no longer hiding their frustration with his recent performances. This frustration has grown into a widespread campaign on social media, with the hashtag “#Ter_Stegen_out” trending on Twitter in Spain for several consecutive days — a clear message from fans calling for the departure of the goalkeeper, who was once one of the team’s most prominent pillars.
Despite Ter Stegen’s long-standing history with Barcelona and his strong performances in recent seasons, repeated mistakes and a decline in his influence during crucial moments have exhausted fans’ patience — especially given the club’s aspirations to rebuild and compete strongly for titles next season.
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In response, Barcelona’s management has made a shocking decision regarding Ter Stegen, amid demands from some fans to part ways with him following his return from a long-term injury. Although there has been speculation about his possible departure, Ter Stegen has previously reaffirmed his commitment to staying at Barcelona, expressing his desire to continue defending the team’s colors — even though he remains one of the club’s highest-paid players.
According to Catalan radio station RAC1, Barcelona’s board discussed Ter Stegen’s future during a recent meeting and decided to sell him this summer but only if the club succeeds in signing Espanyol goalkeeper Juan Garcia, who has a €25 million release clause.
Barcelona has reportedly made an official offer for Juan Garcia, potentially paving the way for Ter Stegen’s unexpected exit, particularly with the presence of Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny, who has delivered exceptional performances for the Catalan side this season.
