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Barcelona's Captaincy: Four Contenders Emerge as Ter Stegen Faces Possible Exit

CATALONIA, SPAIN, JUL 25 – Barcelona may replace captain Marc-André ter Stegen due to his unilateral surgery announcement and strained ties, with Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal potential successors.

  • On Friday, Barcelona’s coaches and the board want to strip Marc-André ter Stegen of his captaincy, according to Mundo Deportivo, at FC Barcelona in Catalunya, Spain.
  • On Thursday, ter Stegen announced he would undergo back surgery, complicating Barcelona’s financial plans amid Rashford’s £14 million salary and Garcia’s arrival.
  • Hansi Flick informed Marc-André ter Stegen he would lose his no. 1 status, medical staff advised another surgery, and Wojciech Szczęsny signed a two-year deal to replace him.
  • Amid minimal communication with club chiefs, Barcelona faces a leadership void, with Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski emerging as front-runners for captaincy roles.
  • In the coming weeks, sources close to the club say Hansi Flick and Deco will finalize the leadership structure, as the upcoming days are critical for Barcelona’s cohesion.
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