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Voller Tells Ter Stegen He Must Play to Stay in Germany's 2026 Plans

Germany's sporting director has made regular club minutes a non-negotiable condition for the goalkeeper's World Cup selection.

Overview

  • Rudi Voller told Kicker that it is irrelevant whether Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains at Barcelona or moves elsewhere because he ultimately has to play.
  • Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has confirmed Joan Garcia as his current first-choice goalkeeper, limiting ter Stegen’s opportunities after his return from injury.
  • Ter Stegen missed the first four months of the season following back surgery but is now medically cleared and back in matchday squads.
  • Julian Nagelsmann previously identified ter Stegen as his preferred option for Germany, with the caveat that he must be playing regularly to keep that status.
  • Reports say the keeper’s agent has examined January loan options, yet ter Stegen intends to stay in Barcelona, with Voller noting ongoing contact through goalkeeping coach Andreas Kronenberg.