Barcelona wins! It will save 17 million euros every year, and the meritorious goalkeeper will leave the team soon: to play in the World Cup

For Barcelona and Ter Stegen, after this "farce", they have now shaken hands and made peace. However, judging from the current situation, both parties are "big losers". With Juan Garcia firmly occupying the main position, the 33-year-old Barcelona team The long-time and German goalkeeper Ter Stegen is facing a key decision in his career. If he wants to catch up with the 2026 World Cup, he may have to leave Barcelona and play in a team that can play as the main force. Otherwise, it is impossible for German coach Nagelsmann to let him return to the national team. This is an iron fact. Therefore, it is certain that Ter Stegen will leave the team in the winter window. In this way, the Blue and Red Legion can save up to 17 million euros a year. This is the result that Chairman Laporta wants to see most. The meritorious players are leaving the team themselves, and they are not forced by themselves. Barcelona fans have nothing to say.

In the past few years, Ter Stegen has been the anchor of Barcelona's defense. Since joining in 2014, he has played more than 400 times for the Red and Blues and is an absolute contributor to the team's multiple La Liga and Copa del Rey championships. Unfortunately, this guy likes to cause trouble. In September last year, Te Lion was sidelined for 214 days due to a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee. Less than half a year after his comeback, he suffered a serious back injury in July this year and had to undergo surgery. The long recovery period left him completely out of position. After the start of the new season, coach Flick decisively activated the young Juan Garcia and completed the replacement of the goalkeeper system. In Flick's eyes, Garcia not only reacts quickly and has excellent foot skills, but is also in line with his tactical concepts of high pressure and quick ball play. In the current Barcelona goalkeeper sequence, Hoan is the main goalkeeper, Szczesny is the substitute, and captain Ter Stegen has become the third goalkeeper.

According to "Daily Sports", Barcelona's senior management has made a very clear attitude towards Ter Stegen's future: "If he chooses to leave the team, whether on loan or permanent transfer, the club will provide all conveniences." The reason is very realistic. Ter Stegen's annual salary is as high as 17 million euros, making him one of the highest-paid players in the Barcelona team. If he can be rented out for half a year in the winter window, the club will immediately reduce its financial burden. In fact, as early as this summer, Barcelona tried to "persuade" Te Lionel to leave, but due to his unwillingness to leave and his unrecovered injury, the transfer was ultimately shelved. Now, with a comeback looming, this is the perfect time.

Judging from the current situation, Ter Stegen's recovery from injury is going smoothly. He has resumed daily training and will return to training with the ball in November. However, even if he comes back, his position will not be restored. This means that if he stays on the team, Ter Stegen is likely to sit on the bench for the next half year. For the 33-year-old, it may completely ruin his World Cup dream. The 2026 World Cup is Ter Stegen's last chance. In 2018, he was a substitute, and in 2022 he missed the main lineup again due to poor form. Nashuai has made it clear: "The goalkeeper of the national team must play the main role in the club." Therefore, Ter Stegen will choose to leave the team, otherwise, he may not even make the German team's roster.

At present, many clubs have expressed interest in Ter Stegen, including many Bundesliga and Premier League teams, but they have not yet entered into substantive negotiations. For Te Lionel, renting out for half a year is the most ideal choice: on the one hand, he can quickly obtain the main position and maintain competitive status; on the other hand, his contract with Barcelona is still there, and he can decide whether to stay or stay after the World Cup. "Daily Sports" stated that Barcelona will not set up obstacles for him. As long as he is willing to leave, the club is willing to bear part of his salary. This is a win-win solution, why not?