Mark-Andre ter Stegen recently underwent surgery due to problems in his lower back. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Barcelona's doctors believe that the German goalkeeper will need at least four months to fully recover. The club intends to ask La Liga authorities to recognize this injury as long-term.
If this request is granted, Barcelona could use part of Ter Stegen's salary to register another player. At the same time, Ter Stegen refused to sign the medical report for the club.
According to Cadena SER, Ter Stegen made this decision not as a sign of discontent with the club, but for another reason. The goalkeeper believes that his recovery will take two to three months.
Barcelona, however, emphasizes that this injury could potentially recur and that four to five months may be needed for a full recovery. It is worth noting that Barcelona has temporarily stripped Ter Stegen of the captain's armband.
