
The tension surrounding Marc-Andre Ter Stegen could be eased. The Barcelona goalkeeper, who underwent back surgery on July 29, was due to sign a document that would be sent to La Liga's Medical Committee in order for the club to obtain permission to sign a new goalkeeper.
The issue is the German's recovery time. According to the Catalan club, the rehabilitation would last 4-5 months, a period that would allow Barca to officially replace the goalkeeper in question, but for Ter Stegen, a return would be possible within 3 months, which makes it impossible to bring in a replacement according to league rules.
This clash of interpretations has caused quite a bit of tension, precisely on the day the team returned from the tournament in Asia. According to “Mundo Deportivo” disciplinary proceedings will be opened against the German goalkeeper, but at the same time, Barcelona still hopes that Ter Stegen will reflect and give approval to the medical version presented by the club. A meeting is expected as soon as the team returns to Catalonia, perhaps this afternoon, or tomorrow.
Behind the scenes, the displeasure of president Joan Laporta is felt, who is trying to mediate in this delicate situation. His hope is that Ter Stegen, calmly, reconsiders his position and signs the document, taking into account the consequences of a refusal, including the risk of losing the captain's armband.
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