Ter Stegen Sets Elite-Club Condition for January Exit as Barcelona Refuse to Force Move

The goalkeeper plans to honor his 2028 contract absent a guaranteed No. 1 offer from a top European side.

Overview

Sources say the Barcelona captain will only leave in January for a club that matches his European status with a clear starting role.
Joan Garcia is currently ahead of Marc-André ter Stegen in the pecking order, leaving the long-time No. 1 effectively as backup.
Barcelona stress they will not pressure him to depart, and contract termination is viewed as unrealistic given his deal through 2028.
Interest from Girona has cooled due to salary constraints, and reports indicate he would not consider a move there in any case.
With Germany urging regular minutes before the 2026 World Cup and no suitable offer on the table, internal expectations point to a likely summer resolution.