Marc-André ter Stegen's future at FC Barcelona is more uncertain than ever, and rumors about his potential departure continue to grow. In this context, Galatasaray appears ready to take advantage of the situation and launch an ambitious move to sign the German goalkeeper, who no longer seems to fit into the club’s new sporting project.

According to international media reports, the Turkish side is prioritizing the signing of a goalkeeper for next season, as veteran Fernando Muslera is nearing the end of his cycle. Among the names on the club’s radar, Ter Stegen stands out, although his high wages and current contract with Barcelona make the operation complex.

Ter Stegen Caught Between Internal Conflicts and Tempting Offers

The last few months for Ter Stegen at the Catalan club have been marked by rising tensions with the board and coaching staff. After a dispute during the Champions League semifinals—where his agent declared him fully fit, yet coach Hansi Flick kept him on the bench—the relationship began to deteriorate.

Since then, the goalkeeper has distanced himself from the team: training alone, skipping trips, and refusing to give the traditional farewell speech to the fans. According to those close to him, he feels betrayed by Deco and the coaching staff, who have reportedly already secured the signing of young Espanyol keeper Joan García as his replacement.

Although under contract until 2028, the German international has no intention of leaving without receiving the full amount of his wages, estimated at over €40 million. The club offered him a severance package equivalent to one year of his salary, but Ter Stegen rejected the deal.

Galatasaray Steps In with a Bold Proposal

Amid this uncertain scenario, Galatasaray is hoping to convince the player with a leading role and sporting stability. However, they are not the only ones interested: both Manchester United and Al Hilal are reportedly monitoring his situation closely.

Galatasaray’s interest comes at a key moment, just as Barcelona considers offloading the player to reduce their wage bill. Although the keeper still plans to report for preseason and fight for his place, his standing within the squad is increasingly fragile. If the move goes through, the Istanbul giants would land a top-tier reinforcement to boost their European ambitions and reclaim a prominent role in the Champions League.