Overview
- Hansi Flick said Marc-André ter Stegen’s start at CD Guadalajara was a one-off after his months-long layoff following back surgery.
- Club reporting indicates Barcelona do not see him in their long-term plans and expect to settle his future in the summer if no January loan emerges, despite a contract to 2028.
- Barcelona are open to a winter loan provided a significant portion of his salary is covered, according to multiple outlets.
- Reports describe the Guadalajara selection as a symbolic showcase of fitness, and several executives were surprised by the late call to start him.
- Links have surfaced to Tottenham, Manchester United, Newcastle, Bayern Munich, AS Monaco and Beşiktaş, while the goalkeeper weighs limited minutes at Barcelona against his need for regular games before the 2026 World Cup with Germany.