Barcelona Dealt Blow as Player Set for January Exit Picks up Injury in Training: Reports
Ter Stegen left Barcelona's Saudi camp for injury tests in Spain, risking January transfer plans and his starting role amid ongoing fitness concerns, sources said.
- On Jan 6, 2026, Marc-André ter Stegen abandoned Barcelona's camp in Jeddah to return to Spain for medical tests after injuring himself in training on Tuesday.
- Ter Stegen, 33, has struggled with injuries including a knee injury last year and recent back surgery, making just one appearance since returning from a back problem in December.
- With Ter Stegen sidelined, Diego Kochen will fly to Jeddah as backup while Joan Garc�a, Barcelona goalkeeper , and Wojciech Szcz�sny start Wednesday.
- The injury threatens Marc-André ter Stegen's January transfer plans, with sources warning any time out would likely scupper a move this month and leave him in a difficult position in a World Cup year as Barcelona are open to letting him leave.
- With over 400 Barça appearances to his name, Marc-André ter Stegen's high salary complicates Girona's interest this month despite his significance to the club since joining from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen experiences the next bitter disappointment at FC Barcelona. Now even his participation in the World Cup is at stake.
National goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen had hoped for minutes of action at the Supercup in Saudi Arabia. Now there is the next injury. Independently of this, a man of clear words joins the ranks of those who want to see Manuel Neuer at the World Cup 2026 in the goal of the DFB.
FC Barcelona is getting fit for the Supercup in Saudi Arabia – but without Marc-André ter Stegen. The DFB goalkeeper took a break in training. To start the World Cup year, he has to watch again.
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