Premier League Spark: Could Ter Stegen Change Barcelona's Horizon?
16 December 2025
Overview
The future of German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is entering a new chapter at Barcelona, after recent links to a possible move to the English Premier League.
The German keeper has just returned to action following a back injury, but he has yet to play in a match.
According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, Ter Stegen has the medical green light and will be part of Barca's squad for the King’s Cup clash with Guadalajara, and could feature if the coach Hansi Flick deems it appropriate.
Sport also notes that the keeper's reported departure proposals have not been convincing, and Ter Stegen prefers staying to try to see out his Barcelona contract through 2028.
He is not considering a January departure at the moment, convinced opportunities may come later, especially since Juan Garcia was injured early in the season, forcing Chesney to play.
Salary and transfer interest
The German's salary is very high, and he is not willing to give it up, not even for World Cup participation. His personal situation matters, with his family settled in Barcelona and not wanting to leave.
Sport notes that the options Barça has received so far have not matched Ter Stegen's demands; Barça has received inquiries from Beşiktaş, Polonia, and Ajax, but none could meet his salary or athletic ambitions.
Manchester United also inquired through intermediaries, but did not make a serious offer, and it seems nothing will change unless Tottenham steps in during the winter window.
Tottenham angle and outlook
The Spanish paper adds that the biggest problem for Tottenham in goalkeeping has become clear after their Italian keeper Guglielmo Vicario made costly errors in recent games, angering the English fans and creating tension between the two sides.
Despite Tottenham's efforts to back Vicario, the errors have become recurring and have contributed significantly to the team's slump in the Premier League.
Vicario himself is uncomfortable and wants to move in June to return to Italy, with Inter Milan showing interest.
Punchline 1: If Ter Stegen stays, Barca's defense sleeps easy; if he leaves, Tottenham discovers what chaos sounds like.
Punchline 2: In football, money talks louder than fans, and Ter Stegen's wallet is fluent.
