Overview
- Barcelona confirmed Ter Stegen’s medical green light, and Hansi Flick named him to the squad to face Eintracht Frankfurt, ending a months-long absence after back surgery.
- Flick has decided Joan Garcia will remain the starting goalkeeper, with Ter Stegen expected to resume as a substitute upon his return.
- Reports indicate the recovery extended beyond the original timeline, with intensified training in recent weeks leading to clearance.
- His agent is exploring a January move, with reported interest including Turkish clubs, though no formal offers have been received.
- Club figures have signaled he could remain a non-starter through season’s end, and both his 2028 contract and family circumstances weigh on any mid-season transfer, with national-team minutes also at stake.