Barcelona Goalkeeper Out for 3 Months: Marc-Andre ter Stegen Undergoes Back Surgery

KEY POINTS:

• The German goalkeeper to undergo back surgery next week.

•  Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to be out for approximately 3 months.

• Surgery will be performed by Dr. Amelie Leglise in Bordeaux, France.

• Joan Garcia is set to start in goal during Ter Stegen’s absence.

• All transfer rumors regarding Ter Stegen has been put on hold until January 2026.

• Both Barcelona and Ter Stegen remain confident about a full recovery.

Barcelona Confirmed Ter Stegen’s Back Surgery – German Goalkeeper will be Out for 3 Months

FC Barcelona have officially announced that first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to undergo surgery next week to treat a persistent lower back problem that has caused him momentous discomfort in recent weeks.

The 33-year-old German goalkeeper shared the news social media to inform fans about the conditions. Despite being in his peak physical fitness, Ter Stegen revealed he is continuously having the pain and, after consulting with Barcelona’s medical staffs and external specialists, has decided to opted for surgery as the safest route to full recovery.

“Emotionally, it hurts not to be there for the team,” Ter Stegen shared. “But the road to recovery is clear, and I’ll be back stronger.”

According to Ter Stegen, he projected his recovery to take upto two to three months or more, which means the shot-stopper will be absent through the early matches of the 2025/26 season.

Dr Amelie Legalise at the Sports Clinic Bordeaux Merignac will perform the surgery, as it’s officially confirmed and announced by Barcelona , with the club’s medical staff supervising the procedure.

TRANSFER EFFECTS AND SQUAD STRUCTURE

This latest injury development has paused any transfer speculation involving Ter Stegen. Earlier in the summer, rumors swirled around the German with a possible exit, especially after Barcelona signed Joan Garcia from Espanyol, possibly preparing for a transition in the goalkeeping plan.

Now, with Ter Stegen out of action, Joan Garcia is expected to become the No. 1 spot at least until January, giving him a golden chance to prove himself and solidify in the first team.