Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reportedly turning up the heat on veteran goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, employing unexpected pressure to push him toward a potential exit.
Fresh off securing a domestic treble, Barça is moving aggressively in the transfer market. One standout move involves triggering the €25 million release clause of Espanyol’s rising star Juan Garcia, who is expected to join the club this week. While the signing is seen as future-focused, it has caused major unrest internally—particularly with Ter Stegen.
According to *AS*, the German goalkeeper suspects the club is subtly trying to edge him out, despite his contract running until 2028 and his long-standing role as a key leader in the squad.
Sources suggest Laporta is using indirect pressure—such as concerns over reduced playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup—to influence Ter Stegen’s decision. The fear of losing his starting spot for Germany could weigh heavily on the keeper’s mind, giving Barça leverage without explicitly forcing a departure.
Ter Stegen, however, is not taking the situation lightly. He is said to be angry over how events are unfolding and is demanding a face-to-face meeting with Laporta and new head coach Hansi Flick to receive clarity on his future at the club.
With emotions running high and both sides refusing to back down, this power struggle could become one of the most explosive sagas of Barcelona’s summer transfer window.
