Hansi Flick has confirmed that Marc-Andre ter Stegen will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Girona, a move shaped by Barcelona's changing priorities and the goalkeeper's desire to revive his international prospects in a World Cup year.
Barcelona's preparations for the Spanish Supercopa have been disrupted by another injury setback for captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has been forced to leave the club's training camp.
Barcelona's veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen faces a defining moment in his career as coach Hansi Flick places the decision about his future firmly in the goalkeeper's own hands ahead of the Copa del Rey tie with CD Guadalajara today.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has issued a heartfelt statement in the wake of Barcelona's move to strip him of the captaincy and launch disciplinary action against him.
Barcelona are wrapping up their pre-season tour in Asia, with their final friendly match set for Monday.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has confirmed he will undergo surgery for persistent back problems, sidelining him for around three months and raising questions about his future at the club.