The severity of the injury has triggered immediate high-level discussions between the medical and sporting departments of both Barcelona and Girona. With Ter Stegen potentially ruled out for the remainder of the season, or at least a significant portion of it, the logic of keeping him on loan at Girona is rapidly diminishing.
Cadena SER reports that Barcelona are fully aware of the gravity of the situation and have not ruled out an immediate return for the goalkeeper. The Blaugrana medical staff prefer to oversee the rehabilitation of their own assets, particularly when surgery is a possibility. If the "definitive diagnosis" confirms a tear requiring surgical intervention, the loan agreement is likely to be rescinded to allow Ter Stegen to undergo treatment at Barcelona’s Ciutat Esportiva facilities.
While no official decision has been communicated yet, the coordination between the two clubs suggests a resolution is imminent. For Girona, paying the wages of an injured loanee makes little fiscal sense, while for Barcelona, bringing him home ensures they can manage his recovery protocols directly.
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