Overview

• Barcelona confirmed goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen had lower back surgery in Bordeaux under Dr. Amélie Léglise but provided no recovery timeline
• The club has 30 days to submit a detailed medical report to La Liga’s commission, which will decide if ter Stegen’s absence qualifies under the four-month injury rule
• If the commission rules in Barcelona’s favor, up to 80% of ter Stegen’s wages can be reallocated to register new signings Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford and Roony Bardghji
• Ter Stegen’s announcement of a three-month recovery has strained his relationship with the club and prompted questions over his captaincy for next season
• The La Liga decision will directly influence Barcelona’s ability to complete their remaining summer registrations and manage financial fair-play constraints