Barcelona wants to punish Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
The goalkeeper refuses to give consent for the club to send his medical report regarding his injury to La Liga's medical commission, Idman.biz reports.
The German goalkeeper recently underwent back surgery. The Catalan club is trying to convince La Liga that his recovery will take four months, which could allow Barcelona to register a new signing.
The club has contacted its legal department to explore whether ter Stegen can be punished for a decision deemed harmful to the club both financially and sportingly.
Barcelona acknowledges that ter Stegen has the right to refuse to sign the document, but believes that the goalkeeper took on certain responsibilities and obligations when signing his contract.
Sporting director Deco planned to discuss the matter with ter Stegen this week, but the team captain has made it clear that he does not intend to sign the medical statement for the La Liga commission.
Idman.biz
