Transfer rumors will only get louder as after the club said the German international was once again absent from both training sessions on Tuesday.
ESPN reported Tuesday, citing sources, that it’s still unclear whether Ter Stegen will travel with the squad when Barcelona heads to Asia next week for preseason friendlies in Japan and South Korea.
According to a recent report from Cadena SER, Flick has informed Ter Stegen he won’t be the starting goalkeeper this season. The German is reportedly upset by the decision but is determined to fight for his place and has no intention of leaving the club.
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