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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 50553, member: 636"]
German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has made his position crystal clear about staying at Barcelona. The 33-year-old shot-stopper refuses to leave the Catalan giants before the winter transfer window arrives. Media reports suggest he feels confident about keeping his number one spot despite Barcelona signing Juan Garcia from Espanyol. Ter Stegen believes he can fight off any competition for his starting position. The experienced keeper has dug his heels in and plans to stay put.

The German international shocked everyone by returning early from his summer holidays in Greece and Mallorca. He went straight for medical tests to prepare for the new season ahead. Ter Stegen felt angry about the lack of honesty from club bosses regarding the Garcia signing. He also got upset about media stories claiming he causes problems in the dressing room. The goalkeeper insists these rumors paint a false picture of his behavior.

Barcelona bosses might offer ter Stegen a free transfer or loan deal to cut their wage bill. The club wants to reduce salary pressure but the keeper refuses to budge on his contract terms. He demands every penny owed to him until his deal expires in summer 2028. Ter Stegen will not accept any reduction in his financial package. The standoff continues as both sides refuse to compromise on their positions.
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