Former Premier League goalkeeper offers to come out of retirement at 41 to play for Barcelona after Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury

By premiernews On Sep 23, 2024

Claudio Bravo says he would be willing to pause his retirement and re-sign for Barcelona following Marc-Andre ter Stegen's injury.

German goalkeeper Ter Stegen Must undergo knee surgery after tearing a patellar tendon in Barça 5-1 victory over Villarreal on Sunday.

Ter Stegen left Barcelona on a stretcher due to a knee injuryCredit: Getty

ESPN have reported that he could be out of action for 'months' and is unlikely to return to the pitch this season.

Barcelona chiefs, including sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick, will hold “emergency talks” over the signing of a free agent.

Other options include keeping Iñaki Peña, who came in to replace Ter Stegen, as the starting goalkeeper or signing a replacement in the January transfer window.

However, if Barcelona decide to bring in a reinforcement now, then they could turn to one of their former stars.

Speaking to an Arab media outlet en:winwin.comformer Barça player Bravo He said: “If Barcelona calls me, I will be ready.”

Bravo spent two seasons at the club, from 2014 to 2016, and made 75 appearances in all competitions, keeping 43 clean sheets.

During his time there he won two league titles and a Champions League, as well as two Copa del Rey titles, a Spanish Super Cup, a Club World Cup and a Super Cup.

Then he signed for Manchester City and won the Premier League along with two Carabao Cups before leaving in 2020 for Real Betis.

After a career that also saw him earn 150 caps for Chile, Bravo announced his retirement in August at the age of 41.

However, it remains unclear whether Barcelona will opt to bring him back as other goalkeepers including former Real Madrid star Keylor Navas and ex-Liverpool player Loris Karius are also without clubs.