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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"matchScheduleId":"bltb15444520f7d565f","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Deco speaks about the future of Ter Stegen at Barca</li><li>Described the goalkeeping situation that also involves Szczesny</li><li>Hinted at a potential new No.1 for the future</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Marc-Andre ter Stegen to stay? Barcelona's sporting director breaks silence on captain's future amid exit rumours and drops hint over potential successor

<p>Barcelona sporting director Deco has finally addressed growing speculation surrounding Ter Stegen’s future at the club, amid swirling rumours of a potential summer exit. Speaking publicly for the first time on the matter, he hinted that while the club remains committed to their captain, his team is collectively working on gathering information with the scouting of up-and-coming goalkeepers such as Espanyol's Joan Garcia. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Earlier this month, Spanish publication <em>AS </em>reported that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-surprise-transfer-move-new-goalkeeper-marc-andre-ter-stegen-wojciech-szczesny/blt563582907c947888#cs5ae70df3015244c1" target="_blank">Barcelona were planning to make a summer swoop for the highly-talented Garcia</a>, despite having both Ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczesny in their ranks. The German international has a contract until June 2028, but question marks over his form have been raised in recent years. Szczesny, who signed a season-long deal back in October, is also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wojciech-szczesny-refuses-commit-barcelona-two-year-contract-offer-veteran-goalkeeper-considers-retirement/blt37449455acc24165" target="_blank">yet to renew after Barca reportedly tabled a new two-year deal</a> for the veteran.</p><p>Considering that both goalkeepers are on the wrong side of their 30s, Garcia represents a bargain opportunity that the Catalans simply cannot afford to let go of. The young Spaniard has been arguably the best goalkeeper in the league this season, and could be available for as low as €15 million should Espanyol face relegation.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to <a href="https://www.rac1.cat/esports/20250522/260514/deco-director-esportiu-barca-lamine-yamal-mai-demanat-jugador-ben-pagat-elmon.html" target="_self"><em>RAC1</em></a> (h/t @<a href="https://x.com/ReshadFCB/status/1925461275863077018?t=5Gxqia7IT_EjuaIFjZiZmg&amp;s=19" target="_blank">ReshadRahman</a>), Deco said: “The idea is for Ter Stegen and Tek to continue. It’s true, if you think about next year or two, we would have to look for another keeper. We have talented keepers at La Masia too, we could give them chances.</p><p>"Joan García? I look very little at goalkeepers. I can give my opinion on players, but I have very little idea about goalkeepers. We are working to have information on the scouting of the best players, and Joan García is a good goalkeeper"</p>

WHAT DECO SAID

<p>Having already won the league, Hansi Flick's men will play their final game of the season this weekend, when they visit San Mames to take on fourth-placed Athletic Club. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Marc-Andre ter Stegen to stay? Barcelona's sporting director breaks silence on captain's future amid exit rumours and drops hint over potential successor | Goal.com

Barcelona sporting director Deco has spoken on the future of skipper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, while also dropping a hint over who could be the next No.1.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen to stay? Barcelona&apos;s sporting director breaks silence on captain&apos;s future amid exit rumours and drops hint over potential successor