An unprecedented situation in goal
FC Barcelona’s goalkeeping is at a crossroads at the start of the new season. Marc-André ter Stegen’s prolonged injury has opened up an intense debate about who will fill this key position. Hansi Flick, the club’s coach, faces a crucial decision as current goalkeeper Iñaki Peña has alternated bright moments with mistakes that have plagued the team.
The club’s reaction to Ter Stegen’s injury
The absence of Ter Stegen has forced the sports management of Barça to react quickly. They could only sign one player without a contract, so they opted for Wojciech Szczesny, an experienced goalkeeper who had decided to retire after the Euros with Poland. Despite expectations, Szczesny has yet to make his debut, and Flick has kept his faith in Peña.
Renewed interest in the young German goalkeeper
In this context, Barça has once again focused its attention on Mio Backhaus, a young Werder Bremen goalkeeper. After an outstanding season on loan at Volendam, where he was recognized as the best goalkeeper in the Dutch league, Backhaus has caught the attention of the top brass. However, Brighton are also following his development, which means Barça need to act quickly.
A talent without minutes in the Bundesliga
Despite his good performances in Holland, Backhaus has not been able to make the leap to the first team at Werder Bremen, where the coach prefers the experience of Michael Zetterer. Thus, Backhaus has to settle for a spectator role, but his call-up to the German U-20 team, where he has played three matches, shows that his potential has not gone unnoticed.
Opinions i expectatives
Ter Stegen himself is aware of the club’s interest in Backhaus and has expressed his support for his signing. On the other hand, the young goalkeeper has commented that speculation about his future is always positive, but that his priority is to focus on his development with Werder Bremen.
The way forward for Barça
With the season on the horizon and a goalkeeping team in need of stability, Barça is in a strategic position to attract new talent. The interest in Mio Backhaus is not only a bet to strengthen the squad, but also an investment in the future of the club. Time will tell if they will be able to secure the services of this promising goalkeeper.
