According to Catal Radio, Frick has told Ter Stegen that he is no longer an undisputed goal for the team.

Today, Frick formally informed Ter Stegen at the meeting that with Garcia's signing and Szczesny's contract renewal, he is no longer an undisputed subject for Barcelona. Frick’s message is that there is no absolute starter, everyone starts from scratch. The coach will decide based on the players' daily performance, so he is happy to see Ter Stegen compete for the starting position, provided that Ter Stegen can accept new reality.

Frick believes he must understand that despite his recovery from injury, the age of 33 has made the club begin to consider finding a replacement. However, the club has not yet publicly pushed him into the transfer market, although they are aware that Ter Stegen's departure will bring a breather for Barcelona's economy and bring it closer to breakeven in the transfer market. Of Frick's four goalkeepers, only Penia is actively seeking for sale.