During the last summer, one of the most notable developments at FC Barcelona involved goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
The differences between the German player and the club became evident when he suffered a back injury, as the recovery timeline mentioned by the Catalan club did not match the one shared by the goalkeeper himself.
Eventually, both sides resolved their differences, [and Ter Stegen has since kept a low profile while continuing his recovery](https://semprebarca.com/barcelona-captains-future-remains-a-complete-mystery-despite-recovery-progress/). His prolonged absence ruled out the possibility of a transfer last summer. However, this situation might soon take a new turn.
According to [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20251023/1002555781/novedades-sobre-posible-salida-ter-stegen-enero.html), which cites Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Ter Stegen could leave Barcelona during the upcoming winter transfer window, either on a permanent transfer or a loan deal. The report suggests that such a move could be considered by the German shotstopper.
Such a move would be in the interest of both the Blaugrana club and the player himself. The Catalans do not really need Ter Stegen with Joan Garcia’s arrival and Wojciech Szczesny’s presence. Meanwhile, the German goalkeeper cannot afford to stay irrelevant for his club side with the World Cup fast approaching.