Barcelona faces a busy summer transfer window to strengthen striker, defender, and winger positions for a Champions League push. Robert Lewandowski’s departure requires a new striker, while additional reinforcements are needed in defense and wide areas. Transfer plans depend on player departures, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen is a major concern. He is on loan at Girona while recovering from injury, has two years left on his contract until June 2028, and earns one of the highest salaries in the squad. Barcelona covered most of his wages during the loan, so the financial impact remains. Barcelona does not plan to rely on him, but finding a buyer is difficult due to his injury record and his preference to stay or return to Girona. His salary also limits spending under Financial Fair Play constraints, likely delaying resolution until late in the window.
"Barcelona are gearing up for a busy summer ahead, where the club will need to reinforce multiple positions as they look to compete for the Champions League next season. With Robert Lewandowski leaving, Barcelona must first secure a new striker, while the team also needs a new defender and a winger. However, Barcelona's transfer activity in the summer would hinge heavily on player departures and that is where a certain Marc-Andre ter Stegen could pose a problem."
"Currently on loan at Girona, Ter Stegen continues his recovery from injury at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper complex. He has two years remaining on his contract, running until June 2028, and carries one of the highest salaries in the squad. Barcelona covered the majority of his wages during his loan spell at Girona, meaning the financial burden has not eased as much as the club would have hoped."
"Barcelona do not count on Ter Stegen going forward, but finding a club willing to take on his salary will be far from straightforward given his injury history. The goalkeeper himself is keen on staying at Barcelona or returning to Girona due to his personal circumstances, further complicating any potential exit. A problem that limits spending Even with Lewandowski's departure freeing up significant wage space, ter Stegen's salary continues to weigh heavily on the wage bill and directly limits Barcelona's ability to operate in the transfer market."
"With LaLiga close to approving the club's return to the 1:1 Financial Fair Play rule, every euro saved matters. Barring any surprises, his situation looks set to drag on until the very end of the summer window."
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