Ter Stegen wants to double his pay
Although FC Barcelona are optimistic about Marc-André ter Stegen's future, the German goalkeeper would like to become one of the best-paid players in the squad after his contract renewal.
That Marc-André Ter Stegen is one of the best goalkeepers in the world is not in doubt. He is a pillar on and off the pitch and the club wants to tie him up with a contract that is equal to his impact and performance.
But, according to the newspaper 'Sport', the positions between goalkeeper and entity are somewhat distant. Ter Stegen's financial claims would raise his salary to double what he now receives.
The newspaper points out that the parties have met at least five times. Barcelona wants to renew it as and understand that Ter Stegen deserves a wage increase, but the crisis of the coronavirus and the current payroll don't allow for much of the wages to grow.
Ter Stegen takes it easy and also the Catalan club breathes relieved Bayern are planning on signing another contract with Manuel Neuer, which is taken for granted despite the latest complications that have arisen in this operation. One less rival for Ter Stegen, the 'Messi of the goals' of the Barça. He ends his current relationship in 2022 and, at 27, is experiencing one of the best moments of his career.