Barcelona believe legal basis is strong enough to file Ter Stegen’s report despite La Liga’s insistence on approval | OneFootball

Barcelona are currently facing a complicated situation with La Liga regarding Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury status.

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, La Liga has informed the club that it cannot evaluate the German goalkeeper’s medical report unless he personally signs off on it.

Without his consent, the medical committee is unable to officially assess the injury or classify it as long-term.

However, Barcelona believe there are ways around this rule and club officials argue that legal exceptions may allow them to submit the report even without Ter Stegen’s signature.

They insist that some situations, especially those affecting a company’s financial and operational health, make room for sharing medical information, even without the individual’s approval. From the club’s point of view, this is one such case.

Barcelona pushing for legal solutions

The Catalan giants feel that Ter Stegen’s refusal is hurting them financially. Without a confirmed long-term injury report, they cannot unlock the funds tied to such a classification.

This is especially problematic now that they have signed Joan Garcia. Even though the German isn’t playing, Barça are still paying his full wages while also covering Garcia’s costs, which is an unsustainable double burden.

The situation with Ter Stegen could take an ugly turn. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Barcelona maintains that Ter Stegen’s medical report would only be shared with La Liga’s committee, keeping everything confidential.

According to Radio Barcelona, the club plans to argue that the data is necessary to evaluate the goalkeeper’s ability to work, thus justifying the report under employment-related exceptions.

La Liga is firm

On the other side, La Liga remain firm. They say they can only process the report if Ter Stegen gives written consent.

Dr. Jordi Ardevol, a La Liga medical committee member, has been vocal about this requirement, explaining that without the player’s permission, the committee is not authorised to handle such private medical data.

For now, Barcelona say the situation is “under control”, and they are exploring legal pathways.

But unless Ter Stegen changes his stance, the club may be forced into a legal battle to avoid deeper financial losses.