Overview
- The Barcelona goalkeeper posted a training video saying he feels fine and is flying back to Jeddah to rejoin the squad before the Real Madrid final.
- Barcelona confirmed medical checks after knee discomfort found nothing serious, with sporting director Deco saying the situation is under control.
- Hansi Flick is expected to continue with Joan García in goal for the final, leaving ter Stegen available but unlikely to start.
- Spanish outlet Sport reports ter Stegen has given basic consent to a loan to Girona through season’s end, though an agreement between the clubs is still pending.
- Negotiations are stuck on salary-sharing and a possible loan fee, with reports that ter Stegen will not take a pay cut and Girona cannot cover the requested 20–25% share, as German officials Rudi Völler and Julian Nagelsmann emphasize he needs regular minutes for his World Cup case.