Ter Stegen is freed from captaincy due to conflict with the club.

• Ter Stegen has been relieved of his captaincy due to a conflict with the club.
• He refused to sign the medical document for La Liga.
• Goalkeeper underlines his willingness to dialogue with Barcelona and readiness for discussions.

Marca-Andre Ter Stegen, the goalkeeper of FC Barcelona, has been stripped of his captaincy due to a conflict with the club related to medical documentation. The club required him to sign a document to register new players according to La Liga rules, including Marcus Rashford. Ter Stegen refused to sign this document, believing that his injury is not long-term.

On Thursday, September 8, 2025, Barcelona announced the start of disciplinary proceedings against the goalkeeper. He explained the operation on his spine and stated that his goal has always been to return to the field to help the team. In his statement, he emphasized that the decision about the operation was made after consultations with doctors and agreements with the club.

Ter Stegen highlighted his commitment to the club and hopes for constructive dialogue to resolve the situation. Currently, the club is trying to bring its expenses in line with the financial limits of La Liga, and Ter Stegen's injury gives the opportunity to register a new goalkeeper. Without his signature on the medical document, the club cannot submit a request for the consideration of his case.

Barcelona plans to submit a medical report to La Liga, hoping that the injury will be recognized as long-term, allowing them to register a new goalkeeper, Juan Garcia, purchased for 25 million euros.

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