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.

Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is considering undergoing surgery to address a back issue that has prevented him from participating in pre-season training

According to an update from Mundo Deportivo, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is still struggling with persistent back problems.  Despite that, the German goalkeeper has not yet decided whether he will undergo surgery,

Marc Ter Stegen has not taken well to FC Barcelona's recent moves regarding the goalkeeper position.  The club’s decision to sign Joan Garcia and extend

Club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen will not travel on Barcelona's pre-season tour, amid a growing rift between the player and the club.

Rashford managed to extract himself from the Manchester United meat-grinder to secure a loan move to Barcelona this month, joining a squad which has undergone minimal surgery. The €25 million ($28.8 million) acquisition of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García is the only other signing the Catalans have made thus far.