Ter Stegen will only leave Barça to join this Premier League team

The future of Ter Stegen continues to be unknown for FC Barcelona. Although Hansi Flick has confirmed several times that Joan García is the number one, the experienced German goalkeeper hasn't given in. His decision, at least for now, is clear and firm.

Ter Stegen has chosen to stay at Barça in order to collect every last euro of the contract that he signed until 2028. He believes that in the past he already made significant financial sacrifices for the club by deferring his salary when Laporta asked him to. Now he is willing to assume a completely secondary role if that guarantees that he will receive what he believes corresponds to him.

An important decision with major sporting consequences

This stance doesn't come without consequences for Ter Stegen. The most significant one directly affects his future with the German national team. The lack of minutes could leave him out of the next World Cup.

Ter Stegen is fully aware that without continuity it will be difficult for him to receive a call from Julian Nagelsmann. The German coach has been very clear on this point. For him, regular playing time is a key factor when he chooses his starting goalkeeper.

Nagelsmann sends a direct warning to Ter Stegen

Nagelsmann has already spoken publicly about Ter Stegen's situation. The coach has made it clear that he doesn't require him to play for a top European club. However, he does consider it essential that he compete on a regular basis.

"I don't set as a condition that he has to play for a first-class club, but it's important that he plays", he stated a few weeks ago. These words, however, haven't changed Ter Stegen's mind. Even so, they sent a very clear message about his situation with Germany: if he doesn't find a team where he'll be the starter from January onward, he won't go to the World Cup.

Premier League emerges as last-minute solution for Ter Stegen

After Ter Stegen's performance in the Copa del Rey against Guadalajara, several clubs have inquired about a possible loan. Monaco and Besiktas have tried, and Bayern Munich has even been mentioned. But the reality is that the future of Barça's captain points to the Premier League, where he has several offers and one that particularly catches his attention.

The Premier League is a competition that appeals to the German goalkeeper, since there he could show that he is still one of the best in the world. Ter Stegen's only concern in this regard is choosing his destination wisely. Newcastle, Tottenham, and United have shown interest in securing his services.

That said, it seems that the "1"'s preference is Tottenham. Vicario isn't delivering the required level of performance and Thomas Frank has picked up the phone to ask about Ter Stegen's loan. This call has caused great joy in the Barça environment and could unlock this situation that is generating so much tension.