Veteran goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has expressed his willingness to step in temporarily for Barcelona's injured Marc-André ter Stegen, according to a report. Ter Stegen sustained a significant knee injury during Barcelona's La Liga match against Villarreal, which will keep him out of action for an extended period.

Bravo, 41, retired in August after a celebrated career, having played for clubs like Colo Colo, Real Sociedad, Barcelona, Manchester City, and Real Betis. Despite his retirement, the Copa America winner is reportedly open to making a short-term return if Barcelona reaches out to him.

Ter Stegen was forced off the field after suffering the injury just before halftime, and was replaced by backup goalkeeper Iñaki Peña. Barcelona confirmed that Ter Stegen had ruptured the patella tendon in his right knee and would require surgery, which was scheduled for Monday.

Iñaki Peña, who renewed his contract with Barcelona in 2023 until June 2026, has a buyout clause of €400 million.

Bravo, who played for Barcelona between 2014 and 2016, retired on August 27. He started his career at Colo Colo before moving to Real Sociedad, where he spent eight years. After joining Barcelona, he competed with Ter Stegen for two seasons before transferring to Manchester City in 2016, followed by a stint at Real Betis.

During his time at Barcelona, Bravo made 75 appearances and won nine major titles, including two La Liga and Copa del Rey doubles, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup. In an August 28 statement, Barcelona highlighted his success, noting that he played 75 games and won several major trophies during his tenure.

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