Mattus: Telutes has to transfer if he wants to play in the World Cup, he must accept that Barcelona has other plans

Recently, Western media reported that Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen has been told by coach Flick that he will become the No. 3 goalkeeper in the new season. German legend Mattus believes that the German goalkeeper should seek a transfer for next year's World Cup.

Speaking of the 33-year-old goalkeeper's situation at Barcelona, German celebrity Mattus told Bistro: "This is a decision that people must accept. Don't complain. Whether for competitive reasons or economic reasons. Such decisions have also existed in the past, and they are part of football. This is not an isolated case. This is not a personal decision by Frick, it is a decision by club Barcelona. And, nothing is more important than a club, which applies equally to Barcelona."

Background: The powerful Barcelona president Laporta and sports director Deco are the leaders of this decision, and the annual salary of Ter Stegen is said to have troubled the club's top leaders.

24-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia became Barcelona's new goal, and 35-year-old veteran Szczesni, who had renewed his contract for two years, became the second goal. Ter Stegen voluntarily gave up part of his salary during the club's crisis, and despite such a decision, he still hopes to continue to fight for the position of Barcelona's No. 1 goalkeeper.

But the problem is: if he loses this competition, his position as Germany's main goalkeeper in the 2026 World Cup will also be in danger.

Mattus said bluntly: "I think Ter Stegen will not play again in Barcelona. He must play in the game to realize his World Cup dream. If he wants to participate in the World Cup, he must transfer."

Ter Stegen's contract with Barcelona will not end until 2028. He has played 422 times for Barcelona so far. In recent media reports, he has been linked to Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Galatasaray and Monaco.

Matteus said: "I understand Ter Stegen: He performed well, served as captain, and had his own private life in Barcelona. But he had to accept the reality: Barcelona had different ideas, different plans."