Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen announced that he will undergo back surgery. This comes after the club strongly recommended the procedure.
The 33-year-old German had doubts about the necessity of the operation.
He shared that today has been a challenging day for him. Although he feels fit, he cannot ignore the lasting pain.
After thorough discussions with the medical team at Barcelona and independent specialists, it was determined that the fastest and safest way to ensure a full recovery would be through surgery.
After my last operation on my back, I returned to the pitch after 66 days—almost two months; this time, the doctors believe about three months will be necessary as a precaution, to avoid any risks.
Ter Stegen has been with the Blaugrana since July 2014, playing a total of 422 matches, conceding 416 goals, and keeping a clean sheet in 175 matches.
Earlier reports indicated that Barca will not return to the renovated Camp Nou until January 2026.
