Barcelona fans have called out one player and claimed he must be sold in the summer despite winning La Liga this season.
A 2-0 win over Espanyol thanks to goals from star player Lamine Yamal and substitute Fermin Lopez saw Barcelona crowned as La Liga champions for the 28th time last week.
In the wake of the victory, Barcelona fans have spoken out to congratulate their players on a fantastic season, with some many claiming that either Yamal or Raphinha should be awarded the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
But it appears that fans are not happy with every player in the La Liga winning squad, as fans have taken to social media to call out one player and demand that the club sells him this summer.
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Throughout the majority of the season, Hansi Flick has started former Arsenal star Wojciech Szczesny between the posts, with the Polish international proving to be a integral part of the title winning team.
However, with the league already won, Marc-Andre ter Stegen was handed a rare start as Barcelona welcomed Villarreal to the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday, and it's safe to say that fans were not impressed.
Across the 90 minutes against Villarreal, Ter Stegen conceded three goals, without producing a single save, causing the Blaugrana to suffer a rare defeat.
And alhough the German goalkeeper wasn't directly at fault for any of the costly goals, Barcelona fans have clearly had enough of him.
Reacting to his performance, one claimed: "Our first successful season in years was when Ter Stegen wasn't a starter. It's no coincidence."
While another brutally added: "Ter Stegen ruined the last years of Messi’s Barca career. I refuse to accept that he will also ruin Lamine’s first years. This must be stopped."
One demanded that Barcelona sell him this summer, writing: "We absolutely should sell him because he’s old and he’s not giving his standard performance anymore."
With another fan agreeing, adding: "Thank you for your many years of service but it’s time to go."
With Szczesny's one-year deal with Barcelona set to expire at the end of June, it remains to be seen if the 35-year-old will sign a new deal to extend his stay with the champions.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made it clear that the club hope to keep the Polish star at Barcelona, but it is believed Szczesny will take his time to determine if he will return to retirement.
Regardless, it appears that Barcelona are prepared to explore the transfer market for a new goalkeeper this summer, with Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez linked with a move.
Topics: Barcelona, La Liga, Football, Marc Andre Ter Stegen
Ben McCrum