Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Barcelona's Ter Stegen Injury Validated, Garcia Registration Approved
Barcelona's goalie, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, has been confirmed to have a long-term injury by the league.
This means the team can now register a new player, Joan Garcia, without breaking any financial rules.
There was a disagreement about ter Stegen's health after a surgery, but it was resolved.
The team can now deduct some of ter Stegen's salary from their wage bill.
Ter Stegen, who is 33 years old, is also back as the team captain.
Barcelona won several titles last year.
Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury has been validated as long-term.
La Liga's validation allows Barcelona to register new signing Joan Garcia.
The club can now proceed with registering Garcia without breaching financial rules.
Ter Stegen, 33, was reinstated as team captain after a dispute regarding his fitness was resolved.
The dispute stemmed from a disagreement about his condition following back surgery.
- Who
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Joan Garcia, and Barcelona.
- What
- La Liga validated Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury as long-term, allowing Barcelona to register Joan Garcia.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, August 14, 2025.
- Where
- Spain.
- Why
- The validation allows Barcelona to register a new player and deduct part of ter Stegen's salary from their wage bill.
Barcelona's Perspective
Ter Stegen's Perspective
Cooperation
Barcelona's Perspective
Wanted to classify Ter Stegen's injury to deduct from his salary
Ter Stegen's Perspective
Player disagreed with releasing medical details, causing delays.
- Player
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen
- Team
- Barcelona
- New Signing
- Joan Garcia
- Age
- 33
- Injury Status
- Long-term
- Manager
- Hansi Flick
- Titles Won
- La Liga, Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey