FC Barcelona has been engaged in a dispute with their goalkeeper and captain, Marc-André ter Stegen, over his refusal to sign a medical authorization form required by the club to share his medical report with LaLiga. This report was necessary to free up part of Ter Stegen's salary and comply with financial fair play regulations, enabling Barcelona to register new signings. The club opened disciplinary proceedings against Ter Stegen and temporarily stripped him of the captaincy, assigning the role to Ronald Araújo. The conflict escalated with involvement from the German Football Federation and support for Ter Stegen from the Spanish players' union (AFE) and LaLiga, citing legal protections for the player regarding medical privacy. Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, initially sought dialogue but later ruled out meetings with Ter Stegen due to his stance. After a private meeting at Ter Stegen's home, the goalkeeper agreed to sign the medical authorization, leading Barcelona to close the disciplinary case and reinstate him as captain. The club subsequently submitted Ter Stegen's medical report to LaLiga, with a decision from LaLiga's Medical Commission expected shortly. Ter Stegen is also set to speak as captain at the upcoming Joan Gamper Trophy, signaling a temporary truce. Meanwhile, the dispute has affected team dynamics, with Ronald Araújo assuming captain duties and other players like Iñigo Martínez involved in transfer negotiations. Ter Stegen, recently operated on for a back injury and sidelined for several weeks, remains determined to maintain his position at the club despite being relegated to third-choice goalkeeper. The situation has drawn reactions from German media and the German players' union, which criticized Barcelona's handling of the case.