Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has publicly denied a report regarding his conduct earlier in the season, which claimed he had expressed doubts about manager Xavi Hernandez to the club.
During the report, it was said that ter Stegen had expressed doubts about Xavi to President Joan Laporta, saying some of the squad did not appreciate Xavi’s public calling out of player’s mistakes. Allegedly this was after Barcelona’s defeat to Girona.
Ter Stegen was strong in his response, calling it an attack on his values.
“The story published by ‘Barca Reservat’ directly attacks my personal values and I will not tolerate someone using my name to create bad vibes based on false information.”
La historia publicada por ‘Barça Reservat’ ataca directamente mis valores personales y no voy a tolerar que alguien utilice mi nombre, para crear malas vibraciones basadas en una información falsa.
Si alguna vez quiero decir o informar de algo, siempre voy a ser muy directo con…— Marc ter Stegen (@mterstegen1) May 24, 2024
“If I ever want to say or report something, I will always be very direct with the person.”
🚨 Xavi Hernández' staff feels 'relieved' because at least now 'they know what to expect'. The uncertainty of the last week has been difficult to handle. @mariagarridos
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) May 24, 2024
The German goalkeeper’s character has rarely been called into question, and after a decade at the club, will continue as one of the captains of the side next season, alongside Sergi Roberto. It looks as if he will be working under former Germany manager Hansi Flick next season, with the ex-Bayern Munich coach having already agreed a deal to take over.
