Barcelona veteran superstar’s contract renewal imminent, will help club with FFP – Romano

Confirming the news that broke out last night, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is closing in on signing a new contract with the club.

MARCA were the first to report that Ter Stegen and Barcelona had reached a total agreement over a new contract that would keep the goalkeeper at the club until 2028.

Now, Romano has gone on to confirm the news, stating that the two parties are closing in on an agreement and that the renewal is imminent, although it has not been signed yet.

Ter Stegen’s renewal to help club with FFP

And the Italian transfer expert adds that Ter Stegen’s renewal will help Barcelona with their Financial Fair Play situation thanks to the new structure of his salary as part of the extension.

MARCA reported that the 31-year-old German international will be reducing his salary for the first two years of his contract, with the club making up for it in the final phase of his deal.

As such, Ter Stegen’s deferral helps Barça reduce the salary mass for this season and the next season, which should aid their efforts to sign and register new players.

One of the club captains, the former Borussia Monchengladbach ace enjoyed a brilliant season last time out and will be eager to continue in the same vein of form again.

And with his renewal, Barça are ensuring that Ter Stegen remains at the club possibly until the end of his career, as he would be 36 in 2028 and could be at a point where he is ready to hang up his boots.