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Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly attracting interest from multiple European clubs amid uncertainty surrounding his future. The Catalan club are reportedly open to parting ways with the 33-year-old this summer.
Hansi Flick's side are reportedly close to completing the signing of Espanyol's goalkeeper, Joan Garcia. As per Barca Universal, La Blaugrana will pay the 24-year-old's €25 million release clause, and he will pen a five-year deal.
Barcelona plan to make Garcia their first-choice goalkeeper, which suggests that Ter Stegen could become surplus to requirements. As such, the reigning LaLiga champions will look to offload him this summer. Barca are also reportedly considering terminating his contract, which does not expire until 2028.
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According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano (via Barca Universal), multiple top clubs in Europe are monitoring Ter Stegen's situation at Barcelona. Galatasaray, Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on the German shot-stopper.
The Turkish giants are said to be considering the Barca captain as a replacement for Fernando Muslera, who departed the club at the end of the 2024-25 season. Meanwhile, United and Chelsea are in the market for an upgrade to Andre Onana and Robert Sanchez, respectively.
As per the report, Barca are keen to resolve Ter Stegen's situation this summer and will enter discussions with the player over his future. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner, Ter Stegen wants regular playing time to remain Germany's first-choice at the tournament.
Last term, a patellar tendon rupture limited the German to just nine appearances across competitions.
Barcelona set to hand veteran goalkeeper contract extension - Reports
Barcelona are reportedly set to hand Wojciech Szczesny a two-year contract extension. The 35-year-old came out of retirement in the 2024-25 season to join the Catalan club after Andre-Marc ter Stegen suffered a long-term injury, penning a deal until the end of the season.
The Polish goalkeeper turned out to be a vital cog in Hansi Flick's team, helping the club to a domestic treble. Szczesny registered 14 clean sheets in 30 matches across competitions, conceding 36 goals. He put up multiple Player of the Match performances for the side, notably during the knockout phase of the Champions League.
As per Barca Universal, Barcelona will reward Szczesny with a new deal that will see him remain at the club until 2027. He is expected to act as back-up to Joan Garcia, who is set to assume a first-choice role amid his reported move to the club.
