FC Barcelona: Ter Stegen injured, his future thrown into chaos

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·17 July 2025

FC Barcelona: Ter Stegen injured, his future thrown into chaos

This injury throws Barcelona’s summer transfer window plans into disarray. Ter Stegen, who was tipped to leave the club this summer, can no longer be transferred for the time being. Sidelined with a lumbar injury—an area he already had surgery on in 2023—he could aim for a winter comeback, with a spot in the German national team for the World Cup firmly on his radar. Moreover, a lengthy absence would allow Barça to avoid registering him and save 80% of his hefty salary.