Xavi affirms that Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will not be replaced in January

In a recent announcement, Barcelona boss Xavi has confirmed that the club will not be seeking a replacement for goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who is currently sidelined due to back surgery. Despite initial concerns over the 31-year-old’s injury, Xavi has expressed confidence in the team’s current goalkeeping options and has indicated that there is hope for a speedy recovery for Ter Stegen. This decision comes as Barcelona prepares for four upcoming games before the winter break, with backup goalkeeper Inaki Pena set to continue in the starting role.

Barcelona’s Xavi confident in goalkeeper recovery
Barcelona boss Xavi has confirmed that the club will not be seeking a replacement for injured goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in the January transfer window. Ter Stegen recently underwent back surgery and is expected to be out for an unspecified period of time. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his recovery, Xavi expressed confidence in the current goalkeeping options at the club and stated that there are no plans to bring in a replacement. Backup goalkeeper Inaki Pena has been filling in and will continue to do so in the upcoming matches, with the hope that Ter Stegen will be back in action by the start of 2024.