Barcelona ditch Marc-André ter Stegen as captain over medical dispute
Barcelona has stripped goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen of the captaincy due to a dispute over his injury status. The club's financial plans, which involve registering new signings, have been disrupted by this feud. As a result, 24-year-old Joan García has been signed from Espanyol, potentially signaling Barcelona's intention to sell the 33-year-old Ter Stegen to free up space in the wage bill. The role of captain will now be taken over by defender Ronald Araújo, who was previously the vice-captain. The article suggests that the club's decision to remove Ter Stegen as captain is a result of the ongoing dispute over his injury status and the club's efforts to manage its financial situation.
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