Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is one in every of Barcelona’s captains and most necessary gamers on the sector and has a very good variety of years remaining in his skilled profession.
His harm, nevertheless, has highlighted to the membership the necessity to establish a youthful long-term successor to start grooming proper now.
Porto’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa, on that entrance, has emerged as a major possibility, particularly after his sturdy performances not solely on the membership degree but in addition for Portugal within the Euros.
Extreme competitors
As revealed earlier this week, the 25-year-old is a severe possibility being thought of by Joan Laporta’s board however each passing day makes it extra clear as to why his arrival is difficult.
In accordance with stories from England, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea are additionally invested within the race to signal Costa as they’re unimpressed by all 4 goalkeepers at present within the squad. They’ll go after his signing in June, competing straight with Barcelona.
Man in demand. (Picture by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Pictures)
Bayern Munich, furthermore, are within the race as relayed yesterday as they start to hunt a substitute for the retirement-approaching Manuel Neuer.
Moreover, Manchester United are additionally mentioned to be wanting on the 25-year-old Portuguese worldwide as an possibility in the event that they resolve to maneuver on from Andre Onana.
Costa’s present cope with Porto runs till 2027 and his launch clause stands at a staggering €75 million. The membership, nevertheless, calls for at the very least €40-50 million for his switch, a payment according to his present valuation.
The 25-year-old has made 9 begins in Liga Portugal this season, sustaining six clear sheets and averaging 1.3 saves per recreation. Additional, he has solely conceded 0.4 targets per recreation.
With financially sound and in a position sides like Chelsea and Bayern Munich within the fray, Barcelona thus could have a troublesome time if they’re to tug off the goalkeeper’s signing.
However their sturdy relationship along with his agent, Jorge Mendes, might give the Catalans an edge. Nonetheless, backup choices are being scouted by Deco and his workforce.