Sports director Deco from FC Barcelona left open whether Germany’s national soccer goalkeeper Marc-André Ter Stegen will remain number one in the upcoming season.
“There is no contract that says that you definitely have to play”, said Deco of the Spanish daily “La Vanguardia”. A few days ago, Barcelona announced the commitment of 24-year-old Joan García, with whom the Mönchengladbach native will probably fight for the regular place.
DECO made a harsh removal of his situation to talk about his situation at Barça. “I don’t have to speak to him. My job is to put together the best possible team for the coach (Hansi Flick, editor’s note)”said the former world-class professional.
Four goalkeepers are one too much
It is Flick’s decision who will play, Deco continues. “I have great respect for Marc, but with Joan we had to make a decision for the present and the future.”
Deco also explained that the multi -expected contract extension with Wojciech Szczesny, whom Barcelona had retired after the serious injury to the German national goalkeeper in September, was “safe”. Because Barca has four goalkeepers in the first team, you have to “Make a decision about Inaki Pena” – if the Stegen does not go voluntarily.