Barcelona’s standoff with Marc-Andre ter Stegen deepens as La Liga refuse to review his injury report without the German goalkeeper’s consent.
La Liga needs Ter Stegen’s signatureBarcelona claim legal "loopholes" existIssue impacts Joan Garcia’s registrationFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to , Barcelona and Ter Stegen are embroiled in a tense dispute over his injury report. The German goalkeeper has refused to sign the consent form that would allow his medical file to be shared with La Liga’s medical committee. Without his signature, the league cannot officially classify the injury as long-term. This classification is crucial for Barca, as it would free up 80 per cent of his salary and allow them to register Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford.
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The Blaugrana club argue that exceptions exist in data legislation, allowing them to share the report without his approval for employment-related purposes. They also claim Ter Stegen’s refusal is harming the club financially and structurally. La Liga, however, insists on player consent, with Dr. Jordi Ardevol stating: "The player's consent is essential in the document for medical data to be processed outside the club."
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The 34-year-old's refusal came as a shock to Barcelona’s squad during their return from South Korea. Joan Laporta had earlier admitted that the “most direct” way to register new signings was to use Ter Stegen’s long-term injury, but the goalkeeper declined. As a result, his decision could lead to disciplinary action and potential legal proceedings from the club.
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The Catalan giants have abandoned plans for a face-to-face meeting and are preparing disciplinary measures, reports. Legal services have been instructed to explore sanctions, while the club still hopes to find a way possibly through legal loopholes to submit the report. For now, tension remains high between the captain and the board, and the situation could escalate further in the coming days.