Each team: Frick hopes to communicate with Ter Stegen in a candid way, and players hope to stay in the team to compete for the main position

Football 3:20pm, 6 July 2025 199

According to the Spanish media Daily Sports News, Frick hopes to have a candid exchange with Ter Stegen, and players hope to stay in the team to compete for the main position.

There is still one week before Barcelona starts its journey in the 25-26 season, and there are still many matters to be resolved. First-team players have been called to report to Ganbe Sports City on July 13 for a physical examination and then begin grass training. Frick will have all first-team players, plus some second-team and youth team players, so the lineup will change before its official debut.

One of the most subtle situations is undoubtedly the situation in Ter Stegen, who is not in the team's plan for next season. Barcelona has taken clear actions in this regard, and the best proof is that Joan Garcia, who was signed by Espanyol, is paid for the termination fee. The choice of goalkeeper position points to Joan Garcia, who will become the No. 1 goalkeeper. The club chooses to replace the goalkeeper position intergenerationally.

Choen Garcia by Joan Garcia means a complete change in the situation for Ter Stegen, who has been the undisputed main goalkeeper since winning the competition with Bravo between 2014 and 2016. The club believes Ter Stegen's competitive form has declined, although his contract is still expected to reach his departure agreement at the smallest possible price by 2028.

In addition, Barcelona believes that with Ter Stegen's personality, personality and qualifications, he is not suitable to play the role of a substitute goalkeeper, and this position is left for Szczesni. The club has not announced his contract extension, but internally believes it is a foregone conclusion as Szczesny won Flick's trust after completing a great season. Despite Telstegen's return from injury, Flick still allowed Szczesny to be the starting goalkeeper.

So during the first few days of the preseason, Frick planned to meet with Ter Stegen to inform him directly about the goalkeeper’s position and the new role he needs to take on. If he finally decides to stay in the team, it is also on the premise that he is fully aware of his own situation and no accidents. Frick wanted to be honest and was very sincere to Ter Stegen. In fact, with Joan Garcia as No. 1 goalkeeper and Szczesni as the substitute, it would not be surprising to see Ter Stegen not being called on the roster, which is a situation that no one in Barcelona wants to see.

During the holidays, there was no formal contact between the club and Ter Stegen, and both sides remained calm and waited for the preseason to start to discuss his future. The club hopes to handle his situation with the utmost respect and recognizes Ter Stegen's qualifications and prestige in the Barcelona locker room. Therefore, the club has no intention to force him to leave the team, and it will be up to the players to decide whether to stay as an ordinary member or choose to accept leaving. In this regard, Barcelona management will provide all conveniences. They are willing to negotiate any form of termination plan.

From taking on part of the remaining three years of Ter Stegen's contract to providing him with free transfer proof if he receives a satisfactory and appropriate offer. The club never wants this strategic decision made by management in the goalkeeper position to cause noise and become a problem for harmonious coexistence in the locker room.

Despite no formal conversation, Ter Stegen communicated with trusted members of the coaching staff, expressing his willingness to fight to continue as the main goalkeeper. After returning from injury, he felt that he had enough strength to compete with anyone and show his best form. Ter Stegen wants to play, and he needs to play, because next year is the World Cup year. On the club side, once the conversation with Frick was in progress, they wanted to observe his reaction and find the best way to deal with it.