Barcelona risk losing €75 million long-term Ter Stegen replacement target to Manchester City
Barcelona’s long-term goalkeeping plans may be in jeopardy as they risk losing their top target, Diogo Costa, to Manchester City. The 25-year-old FC Porto goalkeeper has been on Barcelona’s radar since 2022, with the club valuing him at €45 million . However, with Manchester City also showing interest, Barcelona may need to act fast to secure their future number one.
Costa’s impressive skills, including great reflexes, aerial strength, and reliability between the sticks, make him an ideal replacement for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who’s nearing 33 and recovering from a serious injury . Ter Stegen recently signed a contract extension until 2028, but Barcelona is thinking ahead, considering Costa as the perfect heir to their current goalkeeper .
The potential loss of Costa to Manchester City would be a significant blow to Barcelona’s future plans. With the Portuguese international’s contract at Porto running until 2027, Barcelona may need to make a move soon to prevent Manchester City from swooping in ¹. Will Barcelona secure their goalkeeping future with Diogo Costa, or will Manchester City pip them to the post? Only time will tell.
