Overview
- Barcelona said the 33-year-old goalkeeper received medical clearance and is included for Tuesday’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Coach Hansi Flick reiterated that Joan García remains the club’s No. 1 despite ter Stegen’s return.
- La Liga had classified ter Stegen as a long-term injury case following his July back operation.
- Reports in Turkey, relayed by German media, link Beşiktaş with a potential winter loan with an option to buy and an alleged starting guarantee, which has not been confirmed by the clubs.
- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has emphasized that regular club minutes are required for 2026 World Cup selection, adding urgency to ter Stegen’s search for playing time.