Spanish media: Ter Stegen s status is no longer unshakable, and he must return to his level after long-term recovery

According to the Ass, after the third right knee patellar tendon surgery, German goalkeeper Ter Stegen needs to prove in the preseason that he has returned to his due level. Eight years ago, he was strongly promoted to become Barcelona's No. 1 goalkeeper, but now his main position is being questioned.

Barcelona goalkeeper's position is brewing. The club has reached a preliminary signing agreement with Joan Garcia, which shows that Barcelona is interested in adjusting the position. And everyone's eyes were focused on Marc Andre Terstegan.

Unlike Schensny's situation, Deco is willing to offer the former a two-year contract because his performance on the court and his integration in the locker room are convincing. But for the German goalkeeper, the situation is not clear. Despite his contract with Barcelona in 2028, he has undergone three right knee patellar tendon surgeries, which has forced the club to reevaluate his future. His identity as the main goalkeeper has also been challenged.

It has been ten years since he joined Barcelona, ​​and it has been eight years since he "forced the palace" to replace Bravo. At the time he forced Louis Enrique, Robert Fernandez and Bartomeu to choose between the two. Now it seems that his era is coming to an end.

Regardless of whether Joan Garcia finally joins, or if he is rented and trained after joining, the adjustment of Barcelona goalkeeper's position has become the focus. Deco also acknowledged this last week in an interview with RAC1, and SER's report further confirmed the trend.

At present, Ter Stegen's contract with Barcelona will last until 2028, and he has no intention of leaving. However, compared with his position as one of the world's best goalkeepers a few years ago, his market value has declined, and so far there are no substantial offers except for tentative contacts from Saudi Arabia.

Another important factor may affect the development of this goalkeeper storm: Ter Stegen is eager to become the main goalkeeper of the German team in the World Cup. If Barcelona cannot guarantee his playing time, he may seriously consider the possibility of leaving the team.

Barcelona's real plan remains to be revealed. Is it to continue to trust him for a year and let him play as the main force to avoid the pressure brought by introducing new players? Or have they sensed that there might be problems with the goalkeeper position next season? If it is the latter, you need to face this problem with a more honest attitude.

If Barcelona sign a true competitor, it will be the first time Ter Stegen is facing an unstable position in the main force. Previously, neither Cialisen, Penia nor Neto could shake his position. From this perspective, his "shelf life" has indeed had a clear time node.

The biggest suspense at the moment is how the final goalkeeper lineup will be frozen in July. It is reported that Inaghi Penia is likely to leave the team, and whether Szczesny will accept the proposal to renew his contract until 2027 remains to be observed. As for Ter Stegen, his plan is to stay, but the key is whether Deco's upcoming "X goalkeeper" will immediately compete with him, or whether to wait until 2026 to make a replacement. In any case, one thing is certain: the discussion about Ter Stegen is no longer an untouchable topic in the penalty area.