Back from the Brink: Ter Stegen’s Hopeful Note After a Major Injury
5 February 2026
Injury update and comeback hopes
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the German goalkeeper on loan from Barcelona to Girona, broke his silence after confirming the severity of the injury he sustained in his second appearance for the club.
The goalkeeper is set to undergo surgery on Friday to treat a left hamstring injury, a setback that reshapes Girona’s plans and the path back to the first team for the Spaniard’s shot-stopper.
He shared a heartfelt message on his social media, showing resilience in a difficult moment early in his Montilivi chapter, where he had hoped to establish himself and push the team forward.
Ter Stegen explained that the injury occurred during the match and that he had just arrived in Girona, where he was welcomed warmly and was eager to contribute to the squad’s objectives.
He said: "Most of you don’t know me personally, so I’d like to share something. I am an optimistic person. I’ve always carried this mindset with me and it has helped me face every challenge, but this one is particularly tough."
He added: "Last weekend, something unforeseen happened: I suffered an injury during the game. I had just joined Girona, where I was welcomed with generosity... I was very eager to be part of the team and help us achieve our shared goal."
He continued: "I must change my routine completely, but my support for the team won’t waver... It’s not only a great group of players and staff; it feels like family, and I’ve felt their support from day one."
He concluded: "As athletes, our greatest pleasure is competition: training and playing. I must pause all that for several months and undergo surgery... I will be back."
Girona FC confirmed that Ter Stegen will undergo surgery on Friday to address the injury to his left hamstring.
Caption: Ter Stegen vows to return after left hamstring surgery during his Girona spell.
Punchline 1: If this is a boss level, Ter Stegen just unlocked “Hurry Up and Heal” mode—expect a comeback before you can say “offside.”
Punchline 2: Don’t worry, fans—the goalkeeper’s reboot will be smoother than a fresh pair of goalkeeper gloves. Patch notes incoming: “Return, with style.”
