Ter Stegen breaks silence on devastating injury: 'This is especially hard for me'
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen opens up about his season-ending injury just after joining Girona, vowing to return stronger despite the setback.
Barca’s German shot-stopper reveals the emotional toll of his injury nightmare while pledging his commitment to Girona despite being sidelined for months.
The German’s heartbreak
It was a proper kick in the teeth for Marc-André ter Stegen last weekend. The Barcelona goalkeeper, fresh off his loan move to Girona, has finally broken his silence about the devastating injury that’s left his season in tatters.
In a statement that would tug at even the hardest of hearts, the German international opened up about his mental state following what’s likely to be a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
“I’m a positive person,” ter Stegen begins, acknowledging that fans might not know much about him beyond his performances between the sticks. That positive mindset has been his bread and butter throughout his career, though he admits this particular setback is hitting different.
New club, new heartache
The timing couldn’t have been more cruel for the keeper. Having just arrived at Girona with high hopes and ambition, ter Stegen found himself immediately embraced by his new club – only for disaster to strike during his debut appearance.
The German has decided to undergo surgery, meaning he’ll be watching from the treatment room rather than commanding his box for several months. It’s a proper nightmare scenario for any footballer, let alone one trying to make an impression at a new club.
Family feeling
Despite the blow, ter Stegen seems genuinely touched by the response from his new teammates and staff at Girona.
“It’s not just a group of players and coaching staff, it feels like a family,” he emphasizes in his statement, clearly grateful for the support he’s received from within the club during this difficult period.
His role may have changed dramatically – from potential star signing to long-term absentee – but his commitment to Girona remains unwavering. The goalkeeper signs off his emotional message with a simple but determined promise: “I will return.”
For Girona, who’ve been enjoying a stellar campaign, losing ter Stegen so quickly after his arrival is a massive blow to their European ambitions. But the keeper’s fighting spirit suggests this isn’t the last we’ve seen of him in Catalonia.