Ter Stegen Lifts Lid on ‘Wild’ Guardiola Talks – ‘Man City Tried to Sign Me

 

PEP GUARDIOLA'S SHOCK VISIT! MARC-ANDRE TER STEGEN REVEALS HE AGREED MAN CITY MOVE AFTER 'WILD' MEETING – BUT ADMITS RELIEF OVER COLLAPSED TRANSFER

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has revealed he came close to joining Manchester City in 2016 after a secret meeting with Pep Guardiola, but ultimately stayed at Camp Nou – a decision he doesn’t regret.

🔵 The "Crazy" Guardiola Pitch

When? Summer 2016, after Pep took over at City.

The Meeting: Guardiola flew to Germany to convince Ter Stegen.

The Offer: Promised No. 1 role over Joe Hart.

Agreement Reached: Ter Stegen verbally accepted, but…

🔴 Why the Move Collapsed

1️⃣ Barcelona’s U-Turn: Initially open to selling, then blocked the deal last-minute.

2️⃣ Claudio Bravo’s Exit: City signed him instead when Ter Stegen’s move stalled.

3️⃣ Ter Stegen’s Change of Heart: Decided to fight for his place at Barça.

🧤 Ter Stegen’s Verdict Now

"It was a crazy time. Pep’s vision excited me, but I’m very happy it didn’t happen. Barcelona is my home."

Legacy: Since 2016, he’s won 5 La Liga titles + 1 UCL as Barça’s undisputed starter.

What If?

At City: Likely would’ve won more trophies under Pep.

Ederson’s Rise: City signed him in 2017 – would Ter Stegen have blocked his arrival?

Key Points

🔥 Pep’s personal intervention nearly pulled off a shock deal.

💙 City ended up with Bravo (flop) then Ederson (success).

🏆 Ter Stegen has no regrets – and neither do Barça fans.