"Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen does not want to leave in the January transfer window, according to . Chelsea are keen on signing Ter Stegen on a loan deal in the middle of the season. Ter Stegen underwent back surgery in the summer and is now recovering from it. The Germany international goalkeeper is not expected to be back to full fitness until January 2026, but he faces a tough task to get back into the starting line-up."
"Barcelona signed Joan Garcia from city rivals Espanyol in the summer of 2025, and when fit and available, he is the number one goalkeeper for the defending Spanish champions. While Ter Stegen does not fancy leaving Barca in the middle of the season, he faces a spell on the substitutes' bench should he stay at the Blaugrana, who are five points behind leaders and bitter rivals Real Madrid in second place in the La Liga table at the moment."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen will not leave Barcelona in the January transfer window despite Chelsea's interest in a mid-season loan. He underwent back surgery in the summer and is recovering, with full fitness not expected until January 2026. He will face a difficult challenge to regain the starting position upon return. Barcelona signed Joan Garcia from Espanyol in summer 2025, and Garcia is the club's number one goalkeeper when fit and available. If Ter Stegen stays, he risks spending time on the substitutes' bench while Barcelona sit five points behind Real Madrid in La Liga.
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