Ter Stegen Likely to Leave Barcelona

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen appears to be on his way out of the club, as coach Hansi Flick chose Joan García as the starting goalkeeper in the Copa del Rey match against Santander. García's performance in the match, with a crucial save in stoppage time, confirmed Flick's decision. Ter Stegen, who has been with Barcelona since 2014 and was a mainstay for a decade, has seen limited playing time this year, appearing in only one Copa del Rey game. Girona has expressed interest in signing him on loan, in order to have more opportunities to play and compete for a place in the German national team for the World Cup. Despite having a contract with Barcelona until 2028, the lack of playing opportunities is pushing Ter Stegen to seek a new team. A move to Girona could be a good solution for him to continue his career and stay in shape. Ter Stegen's situation is an example of the challenges athletes face when they don't have enough opportunities to compete. His desire to participate in the World Cup is driving him to make difficult decisions about his future.