Aston Villa will not pursue a deal for 33-year-old German international Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the winter transfer window, even though his Barcelona future is uncertain.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is not the subject of interest from Aston Villa. Recent reports suggested the Villans wanted to reinforce their first-team squad by signing a goalkeeper in the winter transfer window and linked the West Midlands club with the 33-year-old Barcelona shot-stopper.
However, the veteran goalkeeper is not a target for Aston Villa. The Birmingham-based club will not dip into the market for a new shot-stopper in the winter transfer window, and they have ruled out a possible move for the Barcelona veteran.
What’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s situation?
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has reached a crossroads in his career ahead of the winter transfer window. The veteran goalkeeper has been a polarising figure throughout his spell with Barcelona, having endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining the Blaugrana from Borussia Monchengladbach in a deal worth €12 million in July 2014.
The 33-year-old has made over 400 appearances thus far for Barcelona while keeping 176 clean sheets and conceding 416 goals. However, the German international faces an uncertain future, as Joan Garcia has become Barcelona’s first-choice shot-stopper this term. Meanwhile, he remains a hot property in the market, with Premier League bigwigs among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Recent reports have linked Marc-Andre ter Stegen with Aston Villa. Those stories were surprising, as Unai Emery has two top-notch goalkeepers in his squad. While Emiliano Martinez is the first-choice shot-stopper, Marco Bizot is a solid deputy. So, it was unclear where a new shot-stopper would fit into the scheme of things at Aston Villa.
The latest update finally makes sense, as Aston Villa will not pursue the veteran goalkeeper’s signature in the winter transfer window. Emery is happy with Martinez and Bizot as his two shot-stoppers. So, the German international must look elsewhere for a new destination amid his readiness to leave Barcelona.
Recent reports have also suggested that intermediaries have offered the 33-year-old to several Premier League bigwigs. With Aston Villa not pursuing a deal, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Barcelona veteran.
