Barcelona have confirmed Marc-Andre ter Stegen will undergo surgery to address his back issues.
A concrete timeframe is yet to be placed on how long Ter Stegen will be out but the goalkeeper stated a three-month timeline is on the cards.
Speaking about the upcoming procedure, the German explained why surgery would be necessary.
“Dear Culers, I wear the colors and jersey of Barça with great pride, whether on or off pitch, in moments of success and in difficult times. Today is personally difficult day for me.
“Physically and athletically, I feel in very good shape, although unfortunately I am not free from pain. After intensive discussions with the FC Barcelona medical team and external experts, the quickest and safest way for me to fully recover is through back surgery.
“After my last operation on my back, I returned to the pitch after 66 days — almost two months; this time, the doctors believe about three months will be necessary as a precaution, to avoid any risks.
“Emotionally, it hurts a lot not being able to support the team during this time. Fortunately, the rehabilitation is manageable and the road back is clear.
“I will keep you updated on my recovery and I sincerely want to thank you all, dear Culers, for always being by my side.
“Don’t worry. I’ll be back!”
