La Liga giants Barcelona are making headlines for all the wrong reasons after veteran goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen was spotted without a squad number for the upcoming season.
Omo, this one no be small matter o — the 33-year-old is reportedly going through a tough spell in Catalunya.
First, Ter Stegen allegedly refused to sign the club’s medical report on his recent surgery, a decision that didn’t sit well with the management. Not long after, reports emerged that he had been stripped of the captain’s armband by head coach Hansi Flick.
No Number, No Armband
The drama is now reflected on La Liga’s official website, which shows updated squad details. Rising star Pau Cubarsíappears to have received a new shirt number, while Ter Stegen’s space is shockingly… blank.
Omo, from fan favourite to “public enemy” in just one week — this is really hot gist!
Meanwhile in Spain’s Third Tier… €8m Takeover Buzz
Away from Camp Nou, another headline is brewing in Spanish football. Primera Federación side Algeciras CF has reportedly attracted two takeover bids, and one of them is massive.
According to Get Football News, US investment firm Digital Athlete Ventures (DAV) has tabled a whopping €8 million offer. Football executive Alexander Jarvis is said to have played a key role in structuring the proposal.
Who Owns Algeciras Now?
The club is currently owned by American entrepreneur Mac Lackey, who took over in 2023. However, reports suggest that pressure is mounting on him to sell his majority stake.
To spice things up, Diario AS claims the identity of the second bidder is still a mystery. Omo, this suspense fit burst brain — who could it be?
What’s Next?
For Barcelona, the big question is whether Ter Stegen will regain his number and captaincy before the season kicks off. For Algeciras, fans are eagerly waiting to see if DAV’s €8 million will be enough to secure the deal — or if the unknown rival bidder will pull off a shock move.
