Ter Stegen Out for Season with Knee Injury

Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has sustained a complete rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee, ruling him out for the rest of the 2024-25 season. The injury occurred during Barcelona's 5-1 victory over Villarreal, and Ter Stegen has since undergone successful surgery. Barcelona are considering signing a replacement, with former La Masia player Arnau Tenas, now at PSG, and free agent Keylor Navas among the top candidates. The club can only sign a free agent due to La Liga regulations, and any deal must fit within financial constraints. Inaki Pena, who replaced Ter Stegen during the Villarreal match, is not seen as a long-term solution.