Barcelona Reinstates Ter Stegen as Captain After Medical Dispute Resolution

Barcelona has reinstated Marc-Andre ter Stegen as the first-team captain after resolving a dispute about his medical report following back surgery. Initially, Ter Stegen was stripped of the captaincy because he refused to authorize the club to submit his post-surgery medical details to La Liga, which jeopardized Barcelona's ability to register new players under La Liga's strict financial fair play rules. Ter Stegen clarified that his surgery was fully approved by the club and all player signings had been completed before his operation, denying that his absence facilitated new transfers. After signing the required authorization to send his medical report to La Liga, the disciplinary case against him was closed, and he was immediately reinstated as captain. The episode highlights Barcelona's ongoing financial challenges and difficulties complying with league financial regulations. Ter Stegen expressed his commitment to the club and willingness to cooperate with management to resolve the matter.