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Ending his 11-year Barcelona career? Every article: The Lionel Messi has made the final decision and will leave the team in the winter window

12:26pm, 23 October 2025Football

Hupu News on October 23 According to reports, the future trends surrounding Barcelona captain Ter Stegen are accelerating. If "Daily Sports" had revealed a few weeks ago that the German goalkeeper had softened his attitude after recovering from injury, was willing to listen to offers, and was no longer reluctant to leave the club in the winter window.

The 33-year-old Barcelona goalkeeper is at a crossroads in his career. He is currently in a critical stage of recovery from a back injury. The club's medical department confirmed that the German international's recovery is progressing well, and pictures of the player training have even been circulated. These positive signals confirm the prediction of the medical team-ter Stegen is expected to recover and return to the team early next year.

Although Ter Stegen has remained silent on his comeback time and future plans, rumors and external pressure have always followed him. Germany coach Nagelsmann and sporting director Voller have both publicly stated that if he wants to truly return to the national team and be included in next summer's World Cup squad, the Barcelona goalkeeper must get sufficient game time this season.

These statements naturally caused many clubs to pay attention to Ter Stegen's current situation-including his physical condition, professional demands, and the economic cost of a potential winter window transfer. According to previous reports by "Daily Sports", clubs such as Newcastle, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Monaco have always maintained close attention on the German goalkeeper.

The latest news also indicates that Ter Stegen has now made a clear decision: he will bid farewell to Barcelona when the winter transfer window restarts. All hesitations have dissipated, and the player clearly realizes that in the current lineup with Garcia and Szczesny, the possibility of him returning to the main lineup and returning to top form through high-quality games is slim - and this is the only way for him to return to the national team and qualify for the World Cup.

In addition, sources from Germany emphasized that Ter Stegen has authorized his team to negotiate on the existing offer. It is still uncertain whether this departure will be in the form of a loan or a permanent transfer. The German national goalkeeper, whose contract runs until 2028, has taken the initiative in the negotiations, and Barcelona has made it clear that it will provide all facilities to leave the team in January.

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