Marc-Andre ter Stegen 'on verge of penning new Barcelona deal'

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Barcelona.

The Germany international's future has been the subject of speculation over the summer, with Chelsea allegedly considering him as a signing before switching their focus.

The 28-year-old's existing deal at Camp Nou is due to expire in June 2022 and talks over an extension were allegedly placed on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak.

However, according to Marca, the two parties have now reached an agreement over a contract until the summer of 2025, with an official announcement expected to arrive in the coming days.

Ter Stegen has featured on 236 occasions for Barca since joining the La Liga giants from Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer of 2014.

The stopper is yet to represent Ronald Koeman's side this term, though, with a knee problem likely to keep him on the sidelines until the start of next month.