Xavi and Laporta hailed Ter Stegen in high special praise

The German Andre Ter Stegen, Barcelona's Spanish goalkeeper, received special praise from Barca Manager Xavi Hernandez and Barcelona's President Joan Laporta, on the sidelines of the premiere of the second season of the club's documentary series, "A New Era." Barcelona announced the second season of their documentary series ‘FC Barcelona, A New Era’ a few months ago after the success of the first season. It follows Xavi’s first full season as Barça’s first-team manager, their trials and tribulations, and eventual La Liga glory. Xavi hailed captain Marc-Andre Ter Stegen in high praise, saying, “Ter Stegen is the best goalkeeper in the world. I see him happy with us.” Ter Stegen got the chance to reply to Xavi’s kind words, as he said, “I appreciate the words and trust Xavi. I always try to give my best version.” President Laporta followed suit as well, giving the German goalkeeper his flowers for an incredible 2022/23 season and his contractual sacrifices including salary deferment. “Ter Stegen is a guarantee in goal, he is a person of value. He has adapted to the club, the city, and the country and that is why he is the captain of the team. We are happy to have him. We have to thank him for restricting his contract because it allowed us to sign other players,” he said. Laporta and Xavi did not miss the chance to shower each other with compliments during the event, as well, with the former saying, “Xavi, for me, you are the best coach we could have. It is a great honor to be the president of a Barcelona team coached by you.” The Spanish manager repaid the favor by holding the Barcelona president in high acclaim, as well. “If there is a positive person in this world, it is Laporta. Whenever things get worse, he sees it from a positive angle. He gives me and the players tremendous confidence. He always comes down to the locker room and supports us.”