The future of Marc-André Ter Stegen is making the headlines in Barcelona.
The German potentially holds the key to the signing of a new recruit, in particular that of Joan Garcia, recruited to replace him. The 33 -year -old must give Barcelona to activate the emergency rule in the event of an injury, allowing him to use 50 % of his wage margin for Garcia.
Barcelona wanted to dismiss Ter Stegen this summer, but found himself in front of a persistent injury on the back. This injury required surgery, which should keep it away from the fields between three and five months. This could make it possible to activate the emergency rule in the event of injury, temporarily reducing the salary margin, but destroying almost any hope of bringing it this summer.
Barcelona needs a signature to activate the emergency rule in the event of an injury
Ter Stegen had announced an absence of three months, despite numerous forecasts announcing an absence of four months, the minimum required to activate the emergency rule in the event of injury. The surgeon, Dr Amélie Leglise, who operated Ter Stegen, has submitted a medical report indicating that his convalescence will be estimated at four months or more. However, Barcelona needs the signing of Ter Stegen to be able to share his medical report with the Liga and start the procedure for activating the injury rule.
Deco will be caught with Ter Stegen
According to Sport, the sports director Deco will be around Ter Stegen on his return from the pre-season tour of Barcelona in Southeast Asia. They wish to avoid overloading Ter Stegen in a delicate moment, and Deco plans to convince him not to create problems on this point. His goal is to turn the page on the recent past, Barcelona's flight suggesting that his captaincy could be withdrawn, and to reach a cordial agreement with the veteran.
During this meeting, Deco will inform that he benefits from the support of the club and that he does not intend to dismiss him from his post as captain.
