Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been reinstated as Barcelona captain after the club gained access to his medical records.
The goalkeeper's public insistence that he would be sidelined for three months sparked tension at Barcelona.
What happened?
Barcelona expected a four-month absence, which would have allowed them to waive his wages against La Liga's salary cap.
Ter Stegen blocked the club from viewing his medical records, leading to him being stripped of the captaincy.
Why it matters for Marc-Andre ter Stegen
The situation has now been resolved, with Ter Stegen signing the necessary authorization for the club to send his medical report to La Liga.
The disciplinary case has been closed, and Ter Stegen is once again the captain of the first team.
Barcelona announced the news, stating that the player had signed the authorization necessary for the club to send La Liga the medical report relating to his surgery.
What comes next?
If Ter Stegen's medical report suggests an absence of at least four months, Barcelona will be able to discount his salary from their total spend with La Liga for the first half of the campaign.
This could allow the club to register new signings, including Joan García, Marcus Rashford, and Roony Bardghji.
Ter Stegen's injury leaves Iñaki Peña as the only senior option in goal, alongside García.
Barcelona are still sweating over the registrations of their new signings, as well as players who have signed new contracts.
The club's goalkeeping situation is a major concern, with Ter Stegen's injury and the uncertainty over the registration of Wojciech Szczęsny's new deal.
As of the current season, Ter Stegen has been a key player for Barcelona, and his return to the captaincy is a significant boost for the club.
The situation has been resolved, with Ter Stegen and Barcelona coming to an agreement over his medical records and wages.