Overview

• Spanish outlet AS reports the 33-year-old has reaffirmed he will remain at Barcelona, despite months of speculation about a winter move.
• Following a July back operation, he is working toward a possible November return, with Joan García also nearing fitness and Wojciech Szczęsny highly regarded.
• Barcelona sporting director Deco publicly signaled the club is comfortable keeping ter Stegen as a backup and emphasized there is “absolutely no problem.”
• Julian Nagelsmann and Rudi Völler have stated he can only be Germany’s No. 1 if he is fit and playing regularly before the World Cup.
• Oliver Baumann is currently Germany’s starter, and some reports discuss a potential Manuel Neuer return if the situation deteriorates.