Barcelona will strip Ter Stegen of the captaincy

Barcelona team is planning to part ways with goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, but he is not in a hurry to leave. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

The German goalkeeper is not considered a key player at the Catalonia club. Instead, a contract has been signed with Joan Garcia from the Espanyol team.

According to journalist Fernando Polo, the majority of the Barcelona board believes that ter Stegen should be stripped of the captain's armband, even if he does not leave the team. According to the club leadership, the captaincy should include Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha Dias, Ronald Araujo, and Pedri, with Inigo Martinez expected to join them. The final decision will be made by head coach Hans-Dieter Flick.

These changes are considered important for updating the team roster and improving management. The situation regarding ter Stegen is also focused on the balance within the team and future strategy.

The club leadership and coaches are working on strengthening the team and preparing for the new season.