FC Barcelona has issued an official announcement, providing clarification on the situation of goalkeeper Ter Stegen. As his disciplinary proceedings remain unresolved, the club has temporarily relieved him of the captaincy.
The full text of the announcement is as follows:
FC Barcelona hereby announces that, following the disciplinary proceedings opened against player Marc-André ter Stegen, and until this matter is definitively resolved, the club, by mutual agreement with the Sporting Direction and the coaching staff, has decided to temporarily withdraw his role as first-team captain.
During this period, the duties of first captain will be assumed by the current vice-captain, Ronald Araujo.
