Marc-André ter Stegen has spoken publicly for the first time since his Barcelona departure was confirmed, posting an emotional message to supporters as his long spell at the club comes to an end.
The Germany international, who arrived at Camp Nou in 2014 and became one of the faces of the team over the past decade, used social media to reflect on what the club has meant to him. Ter Stegen thanked fans, teammates and staff, describing Barcelona as a place that shaped him both as a footballer and as a person.
“This club has been my home,” he wrote, adding that the memories will stay with him for life. He also paid tribute to the dressing room and the people behind the scenes, while acknowledging that leaving is never easy after so many years.
Barcelona have already confirmed that ter Stegen will move on, bringing down the curtain on a period in which he helped the club win major honors and established himself as one of Europe’s most reliable goalkeepers. He lifted multiple trophies during his time in Spain and, in recent seasons, carried the captain’s armband as a senior figure in the squad.
While the club announcement made his exit official, details around the next step of his career have been the subject of growing speculation. Ter Stegen did not reveal his destination in his message, focusing instead on saying goodbye and expressing gratitude. However, the expectation is that his future will be resolved quickly now that Barcelona have finalized the decision.
His post struck a tone of closure rather than controversy, with the goalkeeper avoiding any criticism and instead emphasizing pride in what he achieved at the club. “I gave everything every day,” he said, promising that Barcelona will always be part of his story.
For Barcelona, the confirmed exit marks a significant change in a key position, and fans will now turn their attention to who replaces a player who has been central to the team for so long. For ter Stegen, it is the end of an era—and the beginning of a new chapter after more than a decade in blaugrana colors.
