Barcelona’s goalkeeper search has been underway for some time now, with the Catalan giants focused on finding a long-term solution to eventually replace captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
With the German shot-stopper now entering his 11th season at Camp Nou, the club knows that they need to plan for the future as ter Stegen, 33, continues to face injury setbacks.
Despite his contract running until 2028, Barcelona are already on the lookout for a potential successor.
It’s no secret that the Blaugrana have been linked to various names in the goalkeeping market in recent months.
The likes of Bart Verbruggen, Mio Backhaus, and Marcin Bulka have all been touted as possible candidates, but the club has now set its sights on a more established option.
With ter Stegen having undergone surgery in three of the past four seasons, Barcelona’s search for a capable backup and eventual replacement has intensified.
Wojciech Szczesny’s renewal for next season further opens up room for Barca to pursue a future-oriented signing.
Director of Football Deco has already taken action, attending matches and monitoring potential options.
The standout name on Barcelona’s radar is Alex Remiro, the experienced goalkeeper for Real Sociedad.
According to Catalunya Radio, Deco has already made inquiries regarding Remiro’s situation and is keen on making him the club’s long-term number two.
Alex Remiro, who is contracted to Sociedad until 2027, has been in top form, keeping 15 clean sheets this season alone.
His experience, with 263 appearances and 110 clean sheets since joining La Real, makes him an appealing choice for Barcelona.
The 30-year-old has become a regular fixture for both Real Sociedad and the Spanish national team, and with a significant release clause, the club could secure his services for a reasonable price should they make a move in 2026.
Barcelona see Remiro as the ideal addition to provide competition to ter Stegen and to gradually take over the number one spot in the future, should his fitness decline further.
Barcelona’s pursuit of a new goalkeeper is just beginning, but with Remiro on their radar, the club is clearly making serious moves to secure their future between the posts.
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