Marc-Andre ter Stegen has offered a strong endorsement of Hansi Flick's work at Barcelona , describing the Blaugrana as "unstoppable" while continuing his own comeback with Ajax.
The German goalkeeper returned to international duty after several months away and started for Germany in their 1-1 draw against the Netherlands.
It was a significant step for the Barcelona loanee after a difficult period, with the 33-year-old clearly pleased to be back representing his country.
His focus may now be on Ajax, but his connection with Barcelona remains strong.
Ter Stegen's return to the Germany starting XI carried particular importance given everything he has experienced over recent years.
Ter Stegen returned to international duty with Germany. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
The goalkeeper admitted that just being back on the pitch for his country was something he valued greatly.
"I felt good. I'm proud of the journey I've been on and everything I've given, given what I've been through in recent years, and now I'm just very happy to be back here,"he explained.
The former Barcelona captain also made clear that returning to the international setup has not changed his competitive ambitions.
Simply put, Ter Stegen still wants to establish himself as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper and believes performances like the one against the Netherlands can help him achieve that.
"My aim is always to be number one. To be 100% fit and up to the task. And today was a good opportunity to prove that once again,"he said.
Ter Stegen has praised Hansi Flick's Barcelona. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Despite being away from Barcelona on loan , Ter Stegen continues to follow developments at his former club closely. Asked about Barça's impressive start under Flick, the goalkeeper had an emphatic response.
"They're unstoppable right now, and that's what I wish for them because they're working hard with Hansi as their manager, and I obviously wish them all the best from afar.
"But I'm at another club and focused on my own business.
"That said, I'm always keeping an eye on what they're doing, and I'm really happy for them that things are going so well,"he concluded.
Source: SPORT
