Ter Stegen's transfer to Ajax hits new complications

Published Jul 27, 09:07 PM UTC

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The planned transfer of Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax has hit new complications, despite the deal appearing nearly complete on Friday. The German goalkeeper had his move to the Dutch club closed in principle, with Barcelona's approval secured and travel arrangements made. However, negotiations have stalled again due to disagreements over salary distribution and fiscal issues. Barcelona, constrained by Financial Fair Play regulations, is refusing to compromise, while Ajax is unable to make further progress. The situation remains deadlocked, though sources suggest a resolution is expected within days. Ter Stegen remains in Barcelona as the impasse continues, making this one of the summer's most protracted transfer sagas in LaLiga.

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Ter Stegen at Barcelona's facilities.

By Matteo Moretto Updated: 25/07/2026 - 21:34 CEST

On Friday, Barcelona's German goalkeeper had his move to Ajax closed. His trip to the Netherlands was a done deal, and Barça's approval was secured. However, everything is getting complicated again in what is shaping up to be one of the summer's major transfer sagas in LaLiga.

The parties are once again showing inflexibility. What seemed like a mere formality is becoming complicated once more. The issue is no longer solely fiscal in nature — in recent hours, a disagreement has also emerged over the distribution of the goalkeeper's salary.

Barcelona, due to Financial Fair Play constraints, is not giving in. On the other hand, Ajax cannot take further steps toward Marc-André ter Stegen. The situation is stalled, once again, and with no easy solution in sight. What seems most evident is that everything will be resolved in the coming days. Meanwhile, Marc remains in the city of Barcelona.

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Original headline: El fichaje de Marc-André ter Stegen por el Ajax vuelve a complicarse mucho

Original language: ES

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