This article was originally published on www.si.com as Barcelona Captain Confirms Surgery Plan, Hints at Return Timeline. The Marc-André ter Stegen saga at Barcelona continues, with the club captain announcing that he’ll undergo back surgery in the coming days.

Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is considering undergoing surgery to address a back issue that has prevented him from participating in pre-season training

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has successfully undergone surgery on a lower back injury, Barcelona have announced as they consider the future of their club captain. Ter Stegen joined Barcelona from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2014,

According to an update from Mundo Deportivo, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is still struggling with persistent back problems.  Despite that, the German goalkeeper has not yet decided whether he will undergo surgery,

Barcelona coaches and the board want to strip Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captaincy, according to Mundo Deportivo (via ReshadFCB).

Club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen will not travel on Barcelona's pre-season tour, amid a growing rift between the player and the club.