Report: Barcelona's keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen rejects club's medical ploy

The document was intended to secure Ter Stegen's temporary deregistration, allowing Barcelona to register new signings Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny.

The German shot-stopper, however, insists the club's registration issues are not his responsibility. Medical experts who treated and operated on his recent back injury have advised a maximum three-month recovery period, and Ter Stegen, who suffered a similar injury two years ago, is confident he will return to the pitch within that timeframe. He sees no reason to delay his registration until January.

Ter Stegen's stance echoes his position in May, when Barcelona secured Joan Garcia's signature. During the Nations League, before his back injury surfaced, he made it clear he had no intention of leaving the club.

Despite Barcelona signing two goalkeepers, knowing Ter Stegen would stay, the 33-year-old believes the club should have explored alternative ways to register the new players without relying on his deregistration.

The keeper is currently focused on his recovery, steering clear of the controversy surrounding him. Sources close to the player indicate he feels supported by his teammates and has heard nothing about a supposed disciplinary action Barcelona have reportedly threatened.

"No one has contacted me about any sanctions," Ter Stegen is said to have told those in his circle, dismissing the club's threats as legally baseless. He has simply exercised his right not to sign the medical report.

Talk of stripping Ter Stegen of his captaincy has also failed to faze him. He believes his influence in the dressing room remains unshaken, and losing the armband would be a mere formality.

The Barcelona squad, including players like Raphinha Dias Belloli, Frenkie de Jong, and Ronald Araujo, are reportedly frustrated with the club's financial mismanagement and the pressure it places on players. They stand firmly behind their goalkeeper.

On the pitch, Ter Stegen is determined to fight for his place. He welcomes the competition from Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny, just as he has battled the likes of Manuel Neuer, Claudio Bravo, Bernd Leno, and Kevin Trapp throughout his career.

What frustrates him is not the signings but the club's attempt to use his injury to facilitate their registration. "Marc's focus is on getting fit and competing," a source close to the player said. "He's faced tougher challenges before and come out on top."