“I don’t have to talk to him”
Barça boss wants to get rid of ter Stegen
Updated on June 22nd, 2025 – 1:49 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
At FC Barcelona, it could get very restless in the coming weeks. The focus: Germany’s number one Marc-André Ter Stegen.
Sports director Deco has shown the door at FC Barcelona in rare openness. “I don’t have to talk to him,” said the former midfield star of the Catalans of the newspaper “La Vanguardia” and emphasized: “My duty is to build the best possible team for the coach.”
That is why Deco for coach Hansi Flick has committed goalkeeper Joan García from city rival Espanyol – as a new regular keeper, at the expense of Ter Stegens. Deco now rejected his wish to talk about the situation.
“There is no contract that says that you definitely have to play,” said the Portuguese towards the national goalkeeper, which is still bound to Barça by 2028. “From now on, the trainer makes the decisions,” continued Deco.
For the 32-year-old Ter Stegen, another message is added to: The contract extension with Wojciech Szczęsny, which was signed at short notice last year, was “safe” according to Deco. Since Barça then had four goalkeepers in the professional squad, you have to “make a decision about Iñaki Peña” – unless Ter Stegen leaves the club voluntarily.
Deko also commented on Nico Williams personnel. Athletic Bilbao’s wing player has been associated with a move to Barcelona for a long time – FC Bayern also shows interest. Deco said: “Both Nico and other players show the wish to come.” If everything fit, you will “try”.