Barcelona convinced Ter Stegen is acting in bad faith to obstruct Garcia registration; take firm stance in conflict | OneFootball

As the drama around FC Barcelona and Marc-Andre ter Stegen continues to unfold, Mundo Deportivo have brought forward the latest development in the story.

As per the report, Barcelona’s stance on the Ter Stegen situation has hardened. The club initially left the door open for a meeting with the German goalkeeper, hoping he would reconsider and sign the medical report needed by La Liga’s medical commission.

However, that option has steadily faded, with the club now convinced that the 33-year-old is acting in bad faith with the intention of obstructing the registration of Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny.

Barcelona open to severe disciplinary measures

Barcelona opened a disciplinary file against Ter Stegen immediately after his refusal to give written consent for the medical report related to his back surgery.

While the Catalans initially maintained a conciliatory tone, they now believe that the captain has pushed the situation to the limit and no longer plan to back down.

The matter is in the hands of the club’s legal commission, which may escalate disciplinary measures. The club believe they are on firm legal ground, even in the case of a potential dismissal, and are prepared to go to court if necessary.

How has it come to this point?

At war with Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

On Monday, Ter Stegen stopped responding to calls from Barcelona’s medical team. One of his agents eventually informed the club that the goalkeeper would not be signing the consent to send the medical reports to La Liga.

The justification given was data protection – a legal stance that surprised the club, given that Ter Stegen himself had published a statement announcing he would be out for three months, bypassing the club’s own communication strategy.

While it is true that medical data is protected under Spanish law and requires the player’s consent to be shared, no player at the club has previously refused to release such information to La Liga.

Within the club, there is a growing belief that Ter Stegen’s reaction is financially motivated. Specifically, missing the final La Liga game of 2024/25 prevented him from reaching 60% of games played while available – a clause that cost him €3.5 million in bonuses.

Following Garcia’s signing, Barça suggested Ter Stegen consider leaving, but the goalkeeper is under contract until 2028 and has every right to stay and compete professionally.

However, the club now believe that his current stance regarding the medical report speaks for itself – and that he is no longer acting in good faith.