After an exceptional season in which Barcelona secured the domestic treble, the Catalan club’s management is now shifting its focus to the summer transfer market with determination and intent.
The team’s ambitions are no longer confined to domestic dominance; they now extend to reclaiming European glory and achieving their ultimate dream: winning the Champions League once again.
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To achieve the necessary financial balance and avoid breaching Financial Fair Play regulations, the club is prepared to part ways with some of its key players.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, the goalkeeper market is experiencing significant activity, and an unexpected development has emerged on Luis Enrique’s radar at Paris Saint-Germain. If Gianluigi Donnarumma departs, Marc-André ter Stegen is being considered as a potential replacement. The German goalkeeper, who currently has an uncertain role in Barcelona’s project, fits perfectly with the profile sought by the Spanish coach, who previously worked with him at Camp Nou.
Donnarumma’s future at PSG remains unclear, with no agreement yet reached on a contract renewal. Meanwhile, growing speculation links him to several top clubs — most notably Inter Milan, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich — with a potential transfer fee estimated at around €40 million.
Should Donnarumma leave, Luis Enrique already knows who he would turn to. Ter Stegen remains one of Europe’s most highly regarded goalkeepers, and his track record at Barcelona, along with the strong working relationship he had with Enrique during their time together, makes him an ideal candidate to step in.
Given the current circumstances at Barcelona, Ter Stegen’s continued stay seems unlikely. The club’s leadership — headed by Joan Laporta and Deco — has decided to promote Juan Garcia as the new first-choice goalkeeper, with Szczesny expected to serve as backup. Ter Stegen, for his part, does not appear willing to accept a secondary role after a long career at the highest level. As such, a move to PSG could be the best solution for all parties: Barcelona would offload a high salary, and Ter Stegen would join a competitive project aligned with his caliber.
For PSG, signing Ter Stegen on a near-free transfer would be an excellent market opportunity — a low-cost, swift acquisition that would bring stability to a key position within a high-level competitive environment.
On the other hand, the doors of Camp Nou seem to be closing on Ter Stegen for good. Despite his contract running until 2028, his time at Barcelona appears to be drawing to a close. All signs now point toward a surprise move to Paris — a deal that could prove to be a strategic triumph for Luis Enrique, reinforcing the squad in one of its most critical areas.
