Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed
the club are interested in signing Marc-Andre ter Stegen to replace Victor
Valdes.
The German goalkeeper has announced his intention to
leave Borussia Monchengladbach at the end season, with the Camp Nou his
expected destination.
Valdes' contract at Barcelona expires at the end of the
current season and Ter Stegen is seen as the perfect replacement for the
departing 32-year-old, something Bartomeu revealed was an option.
"I can't say too much," the president told beIN
Sport. "It is true that he's one of the keepers that we've followed, but
we've also looked at others.
"There are a lot of good goalkeepers, but we have
the best in the world here (Valdes).
"What is unfortunate is that he has decided to leave
the club next season."
Ter Stegen has made 18 appearances in the Bundesliga this
season, keeping six clean sheets to help Monchengladbach rise to fourth in the
table.
Culled from Soccerway
