This article was originally published on www.si.com as Barcelona Captain Confirms Surgery Plan, Hints at Return Timeline. The Marc-André ter Stegen saga at Barcelona continues, with the club captain announcing that he’ll undergo back surgery in the coming days.

The Blaugrana wanted rid of the Germany goalkeeper, but he's not going anywhere and seems intent on making life very difficult for his employers

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has recently opted for surgery, a decision which has caused a lot of chatter at Barcelona, especially after the goalkeeper himself put out a three-month timeline for his