Overview
- Marc-André ter Stegen signed the authorization for FC Barcelona to send his post-surgery medical report to La Liga, closing the club’s disciplinary proceedings and restoring his captaincy.
- Barcelona has submitted the report to classify his back surgery as a long-term injury, which could free up to 80% of his wages from its salary cap under league financial regulations.
- The cleared salary space paves the way for the club to complete registrations of summer recruits such as goalkeeper Joan Garcia and Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford.
- Club president Joan Laporta held a face-to-face meeting with Ter Stegen at the goalkeeper’s home, a gesture credited with resolving the standoff over medical-privacy concerns.
- La Liga is expected to confirm by mid-August how much cap relief Barcelona will receive, allowing Hansi Flick’s side to finalize their squad ahead of the season opener.