Marc-André ter Stegen, the Barcelona goalkeeper, is contemplating back surgery that could sideline him for several months. He has not trained with teammates since the preseason began due to this issue. The arrival of Joan García increases the competition for Ter Stegen's position, making his future uncertain, although he is reluctant to leave the club. Ter Stegen's decision on surgery is also impacted by the forthcoming World Cup, where he aims to secure the No.1 position for Germany following Manuel Neuer's retirement.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is considering undergoing back surgery, which could rule him out for several months. A final decision has not been made and the problem could yet be fixed with more conservative treatment.
The timing of the problem could not be worse for Ter Stegen, who is facing a fight to keep his place in the Barcelona team following the €25 million signing of Joan García from Espanyol.
Sources told ESPN that Barcelona have opened the door for Ter Stegen to leave this summer following the arrival of García, but the player remains reluctant to move on.
Ter Stegen's final decision on surgery may also be influenced by the fact the World Cup takes place at the end of the season, where he hopes to be his country's No.1 following Manuel Neuer's retirement.
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