FC Barcelona has officially launched itself into the transfer market to find a new goalkeeper following Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s recent injury. This news has created alarm in the football world as the Catalan club is hoping to make an upgrade to their lineup for what will prove to be a vital period at the season convocation.
Ter Stegen’s Injury and Its Consequences
Since arriving to the club in 2014, Marc-Andre ter Stegen has accumulated technically sound performances including his agility, shot-stopping and captain- like abilities into leading the club’s defense. However, after the injury, perhaps questions will arise for a club with Barcelona’s ambitions regarding the depth of their squad and its capabilities. It has been suggested that his injury may create suitable absence to access the transfer window.
Searching for Options
With ter Stegen’s future ambiguous at this time of the season, Barcelona management to the best of their ability, have begun look into moves for different options in the transfer window. Wojciech Szczesny has been mentioned as a the first name of goalkeeper, as he is a recent free agent from Juventus. Experience and skill in the top league and international tournament will suit the first team they is able to delicately introduce during an uncertain period.
Keylor Navas has also been named as a relevant goalkeeper. A Costa Rican, Navas wowed everyone in Spain with his contributions to Real Madrid. He will provide another capable option0 goalkeeper.
The Goalkeeper Situation
These options may point to clubs recently shared idea of needing depth at all positions, especially a club like Barcelona. As a club of this size, the biggest matches tend to hinge on a moment or a couple of moments that generate the outcome considered success or failure.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen Ruled Out for the Season, Barcelona Considering Signing a New Goalkeeper
