Ter Stegen: I've never played so many games
The goalkeeper looked back at the season behind FC Barcelona
He said the PSG match brought a whole new dimension out of the team
FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has followed his tradition from the past few years and written about the past season on his social media accounts.
He noted how he played more games last season than in any other year and made various other points. He wrote: "Another season now complete, so it’s time to reflect once again.
"Last year I wrote after we lost the EURO 2016 semi-finals to France and I said that Die Mannschaft never gives up and that we would bounce back from this result. This summer in Russia we did just that. Many doubted us as we were a new and different team, but that didn’t stop us. I’m proud to say that our achievement is simply magnificent. A perfect end to my 2016/17 season! For the first time Germany has won the FIFA Confederations Cup, I hope we have made our country happy!
"It was my first time in Russia and a unique experience, a culture I wasn’t expecting. The people were very welcoming and we felt good supported from the locals for our games. For me this was perfect preparation for next summer’s World Cup. Already looking forward to next year.
"For my club, FC Barcelona, I played 46 games. This is a new record for me, i had never played so many club matches in a season. In 2012/13 for my previous club I did 45 – so one game more! I helped us lift another Copa del Rey, my third in a row for the club; as well as the Supercopa at the start of the season.
"However, we missed out on the league by 3 points to a very strong opponent – who in the end, deserved it. Next season, we want to win back this title and we will do everything we can to be successful again! In the Champions League we made history, playing in that 6-1 match vs PSG is a football moment we will never forget. We reached another dimension of team spirit and motivation that night at the Camp Nou. Next season with our new manager we will of course fight for this trophy again!
"Before I joined the National Team, I ended the FC Barcelona season with a special smile as I renewed my contract and everybody who knows me, knows that I wear the blaugrana colours with all my heart. Saying that I also want to mention the support of our fans from all over the world which has always been amazing and which made me also to the one I am.
"It’s now time to take a small break from football and enjoy my holidays. It’s been a long season so it’s important to get some rest.
"A big thank you to all of you! See you soon!"
