In an interview, Barcelona sports director Deco talked about the situation of the team's goalkeeper Ter Stegen. Deco said that he did not need to talk to Ter Stegen, and there was no requirement in the player's contract that he had to play.
Deco said this: "I don't have to talk to him (Tel Stegen). My duty is to build the best roster for the coach, and his situation has nothing to do with me. Also, there is no provision in the contract that must play, from now on, the coach is making the decision. Of course, every player has his own goal."
"We decided to sign a young goalkeeper, which means he may play tomorrow, or bench, or play in a year or two. We have expectations for Garcia, and those expectations need to be achieved. All those who come here start from scratch, and no one has an advantage."
"I respect Ter Stegen very much, but in terms of bringing in Garcia, it's because we have to make decisions for the present and the future. The coach will make the final decision, and it's hard to stop a player when he really wants to leave. But now it's not a topic of discussion."