A new twist is unfolding between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona—one that stretches beyond the anticipated loan of Ansu Fati. While all signs point to Fati donning the Ligue 1 club’s jersey soon, recent dialogues between the two sides have unexpectedly branched into more ambitious territory.
Whispers from inside the talks suggest that another high-profile name was floated—one whose potential move could reshape Monaco’s ambitions and Barcelona’s plans. The player in question holds a pivotal role in Xavi’s squad, yet his position may no longer be as secure as it once was.
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Behind closed doors, Monaco’s sporting executives have quietly shown interest in none other than Marc-André ter Stegen. The German goalkeeper, long considered untouchable at Camp Nou, now finds himself surrounded by uncertainty. With Barcelona finalizing moves involving Joan Garcia and nearing terms with Wojciech Szczesny, Ter Stegen’s future has naturally become a point of intrigue.
Although Ter Stegen has remained publicly committed to staying, the club’s desire to trim its wage bill has opened the door to potential suitors. Monaco, eyeing greater consistency between the posts after an unstable campaign, has already sounded out the player’s entourage to assess his openness to a transfer.
For now, the response has been cautious. Ter Stegen isn’t eager to move. But with Monaco preparing for Champions League football, and Barcelona open to easing their financial strain, the situation may evolve sooner than expected.
