Despite not playing this season due to injury, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is once again causing controversy as FC Barcelona is reportedly not happy with the team captain.
Ter Stegen has had problems with the club this summer after refusing to cooperate with the medical records that could allow Barcelona signings to be registered.
Ter Stegen was temporarily stripped of the team captaincy but regained it after providing his medical reports to the club, which led to Joan Garcia being registered in time for the La Liga opener.
Now, Ter Stegen is reportedly involved in a statement that is against Barcelona's interests. This new statement was released yesterday and could lead to Barcelona losing an opportunity that could generate significant income for the club.
Ter Stegen Reportedly Signed AFE Statement
A statement from the AFE (Asociación de Futbolistas Españoles/Association of Spanish Footballers) regarding the Villarreal vs Barcelona match was released yesterday. The statement stated that many players were not notified about the plans for a La Liga game being played abroad.
RAC 1 reports that Ter Stegen and the 19 captains from other La Liga teams signed the statement that is opposed to the Villarreal vs Barcelona game being played in Miami this December.
The club believes he shouldn’t have done it, as it goes against Barcelona's interests this season.
There are mixed reactions from Barcelona fans as some believe he continues to not have a good relationship with the club, while others applaud his gesture since many are against the idea of a La Liga match played abroad.