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Barcelona confirmed Ter Stegen underwent back surgery, adding uncertainty to their financial plans. The club could free up wage space if he's out for over four months, but his three-month recovery claim complicates things. Barcelona's registration of new signings hinges on resolving this financial dilemma. The RFEF may step in to assess his absence duration.

Key Points: Ter Stegen Back Surgery Adds to Barcelona Registration Woes

  • Ter Stegen's surgery complicates Barcelona's financial fair play compliance
  • Club may use 80% of his wages if he's sidelined over 4 months
  • His 3-month recovery claim clashes with club's registration strategy
  • RFEF medical committee could decide absence duration
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Ter Stegen undergoes back surgery as Barcelona face registration dilemma

Barcelona faces financial hurdles registering new signings as Ter Stegen's back surgery sparks controversy over his recovery timeline and wage flexibility.

"The evolution of the injury will mark his availability. – FC Barcelona"

Madrid

, July 29 (IANS) FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen on Tuesday had an operation on his back to try and solve the problems that have affected him in the lumbar region.

FC Barcelona confirmed the operation in a statement, explaining that the operation took place in Bordeaux and explaining that the "evolution" of the injury would "mark his availability."

The operation has stirred controversy not only over Ter Stegen's fitness, but also because of Barcelona's fragile financial situation, which has so far prevented the club from registering summer signings Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford for La Liga due to financial fair play restrictions.

The club either needs to find new income or lower its wage bill to include Rashford and Garcia in the squad, and if Ter Stegen is out of action for over four months, Barca will be able to use 80 percent of his salary to cover the wages of the new arrivals - as the club did last season when Thomas Christensen suffered an ankle injury, reports Xinhua.

The 33-year-old appeared to challenge the club last week when he announced the operation, adding that he expected to be out of action for just three months, which would mean Barcelona would be unable to use this option to inscribe its new signings.

The situation could lead to Barcelona passing Ter Stegen's medical report to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which has a committee of experts that would decide the time of the goalkeeper's probable absence.

Ter Stegen, the 33-year-old German, joined Barcelona in 2014 after spending a couple of years with Borussia Mönchengladbach from 2010 to 2014, and has been with them since then, winning six La Liga titles. And an equal number of Copa del Rey:

- IANS

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Priya N
Why is everyone making this about money? The man had back surgery! In India we'd be worrying about his health first. Football has become too commercialized these days 🤦‍♀️ Wishing him speedy recovery!
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Arjun K
Typical Barca management! First they spend recklessly, now they're trying to game the system with injury rules. As an Indian football fan, this is why I prefer Premier League - more transparency.
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Sarah B
Interesting financial loophole! Reminds me of IPL teams managing salary caps. Hope Ter Stegen recovers well - back injuries are no joke. Maybe Barca should focus on youth academy like Bengaluru FC does in ISL.
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Vikram M
As a doctor from Delhi, I'm concerned about the pressure on athletes. Back surgery needs proper recovery time - whether it's 3 or 4 months. Club shouldn't rush him just for financial benefits. Health first! 💪
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Kavya N
Messi left, now Ter Stegen issues... Barca losing its charm for us Indian fans 😢 Used to wake up at 1:30am to watch their matches. Now just financial drama and politics. Bring back the beautiful football!

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