After a controversial summer transfer window, Marc-Andre ter Stegen may soon return in contention for Barcelona.
The German international is currently going through recovery after surgery in the summer, with a report from Diario SPORT suggesting that he is in the final stage of his road to recovery.
In fact, ter Stegen may receive a medical clearance by the end of November, although it won’t matter much for Barcelona from a sporting perspective.
What’s next for ter Stegen?
Indeed, ter Stegen’s return will be more about finding a suitor for him rather than him actually competing with Joan Garcia for a place in the starting eleven.
The German international is not a part of Hansi Flick’s plans and Barcelona are expected to find potential suitors for him in the January transfer window.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona
Ter Stegen may soon return to full fitness. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Ter Stegen, for his part, has resisted the idea of leaving Barcelona. But with the goalkeeper eyeing a place for Germany in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, playing regularly could be key.
A host of Premier League clubs have already shown interest in the former Gladbach star, who remains Germany’s top-choice goalkeeper, at least for now.
Chelsea are among the clubs interested in a move for ter Stegen, as they look for an experienced goalkeeper in the upcoming January transfer window.
However, the Blues are also open to a move for Maik Maignan, who was close to joining Stamford Bridge in the summer, but the move broke down at the last minute.
A loan move in January could be a possibility, but it would ultimately depend on ter Stegen’s willingness to leave Barcelona and how much Chelsea are willing to offer, in terms of salary.