Jürgen Klopp selects ter Stegen – Goalkeeper expresses gratitude

After a long injury layoff, Marc‑André ter Stegen is back in the squad of the German national team. The FC‑Barcelona goalkeeper was nominated by new national team coach Jürgen Klopp in his first DFB squad, about which he expressed his gratitude in open words. He emphasized that the return is a dream for him and for every football‑playing child.

Open Words on Rehab

"That means a lot to me," said ter Stegen when he was asked about his nomination in Jürgen Klopp's first DFB squad. He described that he had suffered a great deal during his recovery period and that he always wants to show the best version of himself. The open words provide a brutally honest insight into the mentally and physically tough period of his rehabilitation.

National team coach Jürgen Klopp confirmed that ter Stegen will be the undisputed number one in goal for the national team. The coach emphasized that he trusts the consistency and quality of the Barcelona goalkeeper.

Ter Stegen has spent most of his career in the shadow of Manuel Neuer. After the past two years in which he could not always play, the nomination is all the more significant. He was supposed to start as the first‑choice goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup, but missed the tournament due to an injury.

Loan to Ajax and Current Form

In the summer, the FC‑Barcelona goalkeeper moved on loan to Ajax Amsterdam to obtain regular playing minutes. After Ajax's recent 2‑2 draw against Excelsior, he openly expressed his joy about the return to the DFB squad.

Looking ahead to the upcoming Nations League break, Germany will face the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia. Klopp has assembled a large group to test the squad depth, with ter Stegen remaining the central element of the defensive axis.

The former Liverpool manager trusts that ter Stegen will justify the confidence and thus continue Neuer's rightful throne. For the goalkeeper, the nomination means not only sporting validation but also personal fulfillment.