Nonetheless, Fichajes reported on Friday that ter Stegen leaving Barcelona isn’t part of his plans. The report claims, citing sources, that the German international is pointing the finger at Deco and Hansi Flick as the main architects of the plan to oust him.

The goalkeeper has declined to make any public statements, but internally, his stance is firm. He believes a campaign is being orchestrated to force his exit through the back door, just when he has recovered physically and is ready to compete for the starting position again.

Moreover, the selection of Joan García as the new starting goalkeeper and the possible arrival of Szczesny as the second-choice goalkeeper have further confirmed his suspicions.