The tensions between Barcelona and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen continue to escalate with each passing day, and the club is now on the verge of making a drastic decision that will impact their relationship with the German even further.
A day after Ter Stegen announced his decision to have back surgery — which created new issues between the player and the club due to his expected recovery time — Barça have made the decision to strip Ter Stegen of his captaincy, according to multiple reports from Catalan media.
The decision is mutual between the club and the coaching staff given the ongoing issues between the player and the club as well as Ter Stegen’s attitude since his return from injury at the end of last season.