"According to SPORT, Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen's very likely absence from the Copa del Rey starting line-up tonight could accelerate his departure, amid interest from Girona. The 33-year-old German international finds himself in a tricky situation, having to choose between staying at Barça without playing and risking his spot in the national team for the World Cup, or leaving on loan in search of minutes."
"Now, according to the report, this Thursday could prove decisive for the future of Ter Stegen. Hansi Flick has practically made it clear that Joan Garcia will be the starting goalkeeper against Racing Santander at El Sardinero. Another heavy blow for the German goalkeeper, who already watched the Spanish Super Cup from the bench, a competition in which he had hoped to play."
"Although Ter Stegen got an opportunity to play in Guadalajara in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey, it was merely a reward after a long recovery - an isolated occurrence. Therefore, if he does not play against Racing, the possibility of an exit could pick up pace. A loan move would be a temporary solution aimed, at the very least, at convincing Julian Nagelsmann ahead of the 2026 World Cup."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is very likely to be omitted from Barcelona's Copa del Rey starting line-up tonight, increasing pressure on his future at the club. Hansi Flick has indicated Joan Garcia will start against Racing Santander and remains Barcelona's preferred goalkeeper for European matches. Ter Stegen already missed the Spanish Super Cup and saw his cup appearance in Guadalajara as an isolated reward after injury. If he does not play against Racing, a loan exit could accelerate. Girona is the preferred loan destination because it offers a guaranteed starting role and Catalonia-based stability, though it can cover only a small portion of his wages.
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