Even before his loan move, ter Stegen was sidelined for an extended period between September 2024 and December 2025 with a torn patellar tendon and persistent back problems. As a result, his future remains uncertain. Although his contract with FC Barcelona runs until 2028, a stay with the Catalans seems unlikely, as he lost his status as first-choice goalkeeper to Joan Garcia long ago.
Mundo Deportivo even called him a "hot potato". The report claims a sale is tricky due to his salary, injury history and age, and a swift solution looks unlikely—ter Stegen reportedly wants to stay in Barcelona.