The future of Marc-André ter Stegen has never looked more uncertain. Despite having a contract until 2028, FC Barcelona no longer see him as untouchable. The arrival of Joan Garcia and the signing of Wojciech Szczęsny have pushed him down the pecking order, and the board wouldn’t mind offloading him to ease financial pressure. In this context, Hansi Flick was asked for the first time about the goalkeeper… and his answer raised more questions than answers.

In a relaxed chat with reporters, Flick avoided speaking directly about the German. He first addressed the club’s difficult financial situation and expressed full trust in Deco to manage the transfer market. Then, when Ter Stegen’s name came up, he quickly changed the subject and shifted focus to Joan Garcia, calling him a "club project" and emphasizing that his signing had full internal consensus. A sudden swerve that said a lot—without saying much.

Flick dodges… and the squad list doesn’t help either

The omission became even more evident when Flick was asked about injured players Bernal, Gerard Martín, and Ter Stegen. He only addressed the youngsters, completely ignoring the German. Later, when discussing the preseason tour, Flick said he’s working with 35 players and plans to take 26. But counting Ter Stegen, the real number is 36. Was it just an oversight—or a message?

A changing of the guard between the posts?

Flick’s management and Barça’s moves seem to indicate a new era between the sticks. The silence around Ter Stegen and the growing spotlight on Joan Garcia are fueling speculation. For now, the German keeper is training, staying quiet… and waiting. But all signs suggest his time at Camp Nou may be nearing the end rather than a fresh new chapter.