Barcelona's Ter Stegen Nears Ajax Loan Move Amid Tax Delay
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on loan until June 2027, with Ajax covering most of his salary. The 34-year-old German, who lost his starting spot under coach Hansi Flick, plans to travel to Amsterdam for a medical. However, the deal is stalled due to unresolved tax details from Barcelona, causing Ajax to lose patience as they need a goalkeeper for upcoming qualifiers.
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Marc-Andre ter Stegen to Join Ajax on Loan in 2026/27
According to transfer specialist Matteo Moretto, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is finalizing a loan move to Ajax Amsterdam for the 2026/27 season. The 34-year-old German had already agreed terms with the Eredivisie club, but fiscal details needed resolution. Ter Stegen's contract with Barcelona runs until 2028, but his path to the starting spot is blocked by Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny. He previously spent the second half of last season on loan at Girona, where he worked under coach Míchel, whom he will now reunite with at Ajax. Barcelona will cover almost all of his wages during the loan.
RecordTer Stegen Prepares to Fly to Netherlands, Completes Signing with Ajax
According to renowned journalist Matteo Moretto, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is preparing to fly to the Netherlands to complete his signing with Ajax. Ter Stegen's contract with Barcelona runs until 2028. He made one appearance for Barcelona last season and two appearances for Girona. The news was reported by Hupu Football on July 17, citing a post on X.
虎扑 - 足球Ter Stegen's Loan to Ajax Still Pending Player Approval, Not Salary-Related
According to Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, the loan transfer of Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax has not yet been finalized, with only the player's final approval pending. Both Barcelona and Ajax are awaiting his decision, and the delay is not due to salary-sharing issues. On Thursday, with the club's permission, Ter Stegen did not participate in full team training, but returned to Barcelona's sports city on Friday. Sources indicate that the German goalkeeper may have been dealing with tax issues or left early due to physical discomfort. An agreement has been reached between Ajax and Ter Stegen, as well as between Barcelona and the player, but the final confirmation rests with the goalkeeper. Ajax stated they have completed all necessary work and cannot take further action. Barcelona will cover most of Ter Stegen's salary, with the exact amount depending on his appearances for Ajax.
虎扑 - 足球Ter Stegen's Loan to Ajax Stalled Over Tax Details, Ajax Losing Patience
According to Mundo Deportivo reporter Gabriel Sans, the loan transfer of Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax remains unresolved due to pending tax details from Barcelona. The 34-year-old German has agreed personal terms with Ajax for the 2026-27 season, and Barcelona has accepted the salary payment conditions in principle, but final approval is delayed. Ajax, which began preseason on July 1 and has already played two friendlies, urgently needs a goalkeeper ahead of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier on July 23. Ajax is surprised by the delay and warns the deal may collapse if not resolved quickly. Barcelona will cover most of Ter Stegen's salary, but the amount depends on playing time—a condition Ajax insists on after Girona's experience paying a fixed fee for an injured player. Ter Stegen is expected to undergo medical tests at Barcelona's training ground tomorrow. His contract with Barcelona runs until 2028.
虎扑 - 足球Ter Stegen Close to Joining Ajax on Loan, Dressing Room Already Sees Him as Teammate
According to a report from Diario Sport via Hupu, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is on the verge of joining Ajax on loan. Although not yet officially announced, the German international is already regarded as a new teammate within the Ajax dressing room. After 11 seasons at Barcelona, ter Stegen aims to help Ajax return to the top tier of European football. Ajax's 18-year-old center-back Aaron Bouman publicly confirmed the deal is nearly complete, stating the team can learn from ter Stegen's extensive experience at Barcelona. The move is part of Ajax's new project under Spanish coach Michele, who has introduced a stricter, more demanding working style. Ter Stegen's leadership and top-level experience are seen as key assets for Ajax's young squad as they seek to regain competitiveness in the Eredivisie and European competitions.
虎扑 - 足球Ajax to Cover 10-15% of Ter Stegen's Salary, Deal Awaits Official Announcement
According to Catalan journalist Gerard Romero, Ajax will cover 10-15% of Marc-André ter Stegen's salary, with Barcelona paying the remaining portion. The transfer deal is only awaiting official announcement. The report was published by Hupu Soccer on July 4, citing Romero's post on X (formerly Twitter). The article is brief but provides specific financial details about the salary sharing arrangement between the two clubs.
虎扑 - 足球Ajax to Cover Most of Ter Stegen's Salary; Goalkeeper Plans to Travel to Netherlands Next Week
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is close to joining Ajax on a one-year loan deal, with Ajax covering a significant portion of his salary. The 34-year-old German goalkeeper has lost his starting spot at Barcelona under coach Hansi Flick, with Joan García now the first-choice. Ajax head coach Michel has requested the loan, and negotiations are progressing positively. Ter Stegen plans to travel to Amsterdam next week (likely Wednesday or Thursday) for a medical examination and to finalize the move. His contract with Barcelona runs until 2028. The loan is contingent on Ajax confirming his full recovery from a left hamstring injury suffered in January while on loan at Girona, which required surgery and caused him to miss the World Cup. Ajax sporting director Jordi Cruyff is an old acquaintance of Ter Stegen.
虎扑 - 足球Ter Stegen Set to Join Ajax on Loan Until June 2027, Romano Reports
According to football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Dutch club Ajax on loan until the end of June 2027. The deal, described as 'Here we go!' indicating near-finalization, has seen Ajax reach an agreement in principle with both Barcelona and the player's camp. Ajax will cover the majority of ter Stegen's salary during the loan period. The news was reported on July 3 via Hupu Football News, citing Romano's post on X. The transfer is expected to provide Ajax with experienced goalkeeping reinforcement while allowing Barcelona to offload a portion of the player's wages.
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