Marc-Andre ter Stegen offered Barcelona escape route as Galatasaray eye goalkeeper amid reports La Liga champions are trying to force Germany star out

According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, Super Lig giants Galatasaray have expressed interest in Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen, with the Catalans reportedly not willing to continue with the German national team's shot-stopper.

The 33-year-old has a contract until 2028 and has made clear he wants to continue at Barca. However, coach Hansi Flick and the board are reportedly eager to sell him with Joan Garcia set to arrive from Espanyol and Wojciech Szczesny to sign an extension after he came out of retirement to represent the Catalans last season. A few days back, Italian heavyweights AC Milan were reported to be interested in Ter Stegen, but now Galatasaray have entered the fray and can offer him Champions League football this season.

Ter Stegen, who has 44 international caps for Germany, joined Barcelona in 2014 and remained their first-choice goalkeeper until last season, when he suffered a long-term injury.

The German goalkeeper will be weighing his options as the summer window has already opened. He is expected to make a decision soon.