Long time coming! Jurgen Klopp confirms Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Germany’s new No.1 following Manuel Neuer retirement
The battle for the German goal has finally reached its conclusion as Klopp officially handed the gloves to Ter Stegen. After years of playing understudy to the legendary Neuer, the Barcelona-owned shot-stopper, currently rebuilding his form on loan at Ajax, has been given the vote of confidence by the new national team boss.
Speaking on the decision, Klopp was emphatic about the need for a settled presence at the back. “Yes, for the moment, there is one, Marc-Andre ter Stegen,” the former Liverpool boss confirmed, via Bulinews, when asked if he has a first-choice goalkeeper. The manager is clearly looking to build a new identity for Die Mannschaft, but he believes that progress must be rooted in veteran leadership.
