Ter Stegen has since blocked the release of his medical records to Barcelona, as is his legal right, but club officials have been left stunned at what is perceived as a refusal to help the club register new signings—including his direct replacement.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is now the biggest candidate to replace Marc-André ter Stegen as the club's captain, as reported by The TouchlineX

Barcelona has opened a disciplinary proceeding against Marc-André ter Stegen, saying the goalkeeper refused to sign a medical report about his back injury.