Inter Milan lodge enquiry for Barcelona captain, could table offer soon | OneFootball

There are already developments surrounding a possible departure of Marc-Andre ter Stegen from FC Barcelona.

The German goalkeeper, who is expected to lose his starting position following the signing of Joan Garcia, currently prefers to stay at the Catalan outfit.

However, Barça are eager to offload their captain, and several clubs have started to show serious interest in him.

Inter Milan eye ter Stegen

Indeed, according to SPORT, Inter Milan, who are planning a change in goal, have enquired about Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s situation and may formalise an offer in the coming days.

Inter have opened the door for Yann Sommer to leave. The 36-year-old has one year remaining on his contract and has received a significant offer from Galatasaray.

The Italian club is willing to sell, looking to save on wages and find a replacement in the transfer market. Ter Stegen is on their shortlist, as they await a final decision from the German goalkeeper.

So far, Ter Stegen has not spoken to the club about his future. He is expected to return to Barcelona next week for the start of pre-season.

The goalkeeper is very upset with the club due to recent decisions and, above all, leaks that he believes were deliberate and have damaged his public image.

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He intends to stay and is not open to negotiation at this stage, but remaining at the club seems unlikely given that he would be the third-choice goalkeeper.

In recent weeks, clubs such as Galatasaray and AS Monaco have approached him to discuss his future, but the German has not responded.

The case of Inter Milan may be different, as it is a top-level project, competing in the Champions League and capable of winning trophies.

Barcelona open to granting a letter of freedom

Barcelona would like Ter Stegen to leave and is open to granting him a letter of freedom, allowing the club to avoid paying the remaining three years of his contract.

A free transfer could make it easier to find him a new destination, although few top-level clubs are currently in the market for a goalkeeper. Inter are one of the exceptions.

At this point, Inter have only made initial contact with Barcelona and are aware that the player could leave without a transfer fee. The next move will depend entirely on Ter Stegen himself.

Barcelona plan to meet with him starting next Sunday to try to reach a mutual agreement for his departure.