Barcelona will not pressure out-of-favour veteran into exit; contract termination ruled out | Barca Universal

"While Barcelona acknowledge that a separation could be beneficial from a sporting and financial perspective, the club has no intention of forcing their long-serving goalkeeper out. Ter Stegen, for his part, is standing firm. The German international is determined to defend his contract, which runs until 2028, and is fully aware that he holds the stronger legal position. Despite his reduced role this season and the shift in the goalkeeping hierarchy, he has not shown any willingness to step aside under pressure."

"It is said that not even influence from the German Football Association, which would prefer him to play regularly ahead of the World Cup, has altered his stance. At present, his exit is only considered realistic if a major European club comes forward with a clear offer to make him their undisputed number one. So far, that scenario has not materialised."

"Barcelona's approach has been deliberately calm. The club insist they will not apply pressure and have made their position clear to the player. Ter Stegen understands his current role within the squad, and from there, the decision rests entirely with him. Inside the club, his leadership, professionalism, and long-standing service are still respected. Any concrete steps towards a departure will only be taken if Ter Stegen himself requests it, whether through a transfer or a loan move."

Barcelona consider that separating from Marc-André ter Stegen could be beneficial sportingly and financially but will not force the goalkeeper to leave. Ter Stegen will defend his contract through 2028 and believes he holds the stronger legal position. He has accepted his reduced role but refuses to step aside under pressure, and even DFB influence has not altered his stance. An exit is only realistic if a major European club offers him the undisputed No.1 spot. Barcelona will act calmly and only pursue transfers or loans if Ter Stegen requests them. Internally, the expectation is that his Barcelona chapter could end in the summer, making negotiations unavoidable.

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