Ter Stegen loan to Ajax not yet finalized, player says deal incomplete

Published Jul 31, 04:22 PM UTC

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has left the team's training camp and flown to Amsterdam to finalize a loan move to Ajax. Although a basic agreement has been reached between Barcelona, Ajax, and the player, the transfer has not been officially announced due to unresolved contract details. Ter Stegen stated before boarding, 'It's not completely done yet.' The delay is attributed to weeks of negotiations over salary sharing ratios and tax policy differences between Spain and the Netherlands. Core obstacles are now largely cleared. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, ter Stegen will undergo a medical examination and final contract review before signing. He will not train with Ajax until the deal is official. Barcelona has called up young goalkeeper Iker Rodríguez from La Masia to train with the first team in the meantime.