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The 2025/26 period of Barcelona It hasn't started yet, but the life of Marc-André Ter Stegen It's not easy. After a long time away from the lawns last season, the German goalkeeper will undergo a new surgery on the lower back, which could directly impact the Catalan club's sports and financial planning in this transfer window.

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Ter Stegen officially reported on Thursday (24), through his social networks, which will undergo a surgical procedure on his back and will be removed from activities for at least three months.

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-After intensive discussions with Barcelona's medical team and external experts, the fastest and most secure way to recover fully is through back surgery, ”wrote the goalkeeper on social networks.

In recent weeks, the goalkeeper's name has gained prominence in the Spanish press, given the uncertainty about his physical condition and continuity in the team. In late June, Barcelona announced the hiring of the young Spanish archer Joan Garcíabesides having the Polish Wojciech Szczęsny in the cast – both were cited by the technician Hansi Flick as important pieces for the season.

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It is noteworthy that Ter Stegen had already had a lumbar surgery in late 2023, which removed him from 19 matches, adding commitments for Barcelona and Germany. In his recent statement, the athlete mentioned this clinical history to report that he will need more time to fully recover.

– After my last back surgery, I returned to the lawns after 66 days, almost two months. This time, doctors believe it will take three months to ensure safety, ”he said.

In the club since 2014 and with current contract until 2028, Ter Stegen will soon start the recovery process. During their absence, Barça will feature Joan García, Szczęsny and Iñaki Peña for goal. The German, in turn, was being quoted to leave the cast, due to the limited possibility of utilization and the high competition, with the other three athletes cited disputing the same position. However, eventual negotiation is temporarily discarded as the athlete cannot be negotiated during the lesion recovery period.

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