Barcelona key superstar is very close to signing a contract extension until 2028

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract until 2028, reports SPORT.

The 31-year-old is one of the most important players for Barcelona, with the shot-stopper enjoying his best-ever campaign with the club in 2022/23.

Ter Stegen has started the new season on a similar note, already keeping two clean sheets in two matches, making vital contributions to the team.

Leading by example

A model for other players on the pitch and off it, Ter Stegen has been elevated to the status of the second club captain this season, following the exits of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

One of the longest-serving members of the roster, the German international has proven himself to be deserving of the accolade.

And, he is now set to help the club out with his new contract signing.

As per reports, Ter Stegen will be agreeing on a wage deferral for the first two years of his new contract, which would be made up for in the latter parts of his deal.

This, in turn, would help the Blaugrana lower their salary mass and aid their efforts in achieving Financial Fair Play, which would allow them to register players.

The report states that an agreement between all parties is now imminent and the contract extension is only a matter of time.

Given the club’s difficulties in offloading Clement Lenglet, they would hope to make Ter Stegen’s renewal official soon so that they can go ahead with the registrations of Marcos Alonso and Inaki Pena.