FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen set for loan to Ajax

Published Jun 26, 04:45 PM UTC

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According to Spanish newspaper AS, FC Barcelona has agreed to loan goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax for one season. The 34-year-old German lost his starting role at Barcelona last season to Joan Garcia and has struggled with injuries, including back and hamstring issues. He was previously loaned to Girona in the last winter transfer window but played only two matches. At Ajax, he will reunite with former Girona coach Michel, who recently took over in Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Barcelona has sold Iñaki Peña, who substituted for Ter Stegen during the 2024-2025 season, to Panathinaikos. Wojciech Szczesny is expected to serve as the number two goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia next season. The move signals a major overhaul of Barcelona's goalkeeping department under coach Hansi Flick.

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Marc-André ter Stegen is no longer part of Hansi Flick's plans at FC Barcelona. According to AS, the Catalan club has reached an agreement with Ajax for a one-year loan of the 34-year-old German goalkeeper, who has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons.

Loss of Starting Spot

Ter Stegen lost his place in the Barcelona goal last season, replaced by Joan García. He had already been loaned to Girona during the last winter transfer window, where he spent an unconvincing six months. The former Borussia Mönchengladbach goalkeeper made only two appearances due to back and hamstring issues.

Reunion at Ajax

At Ajax, Ter Stegen will reunite with Michel, the former Girona coach who has just taken charge in Amsterdam.

Other Goalkeeper Moves

This Tuesday, Barcelona also announced the transfer of another goalkeeper: Iñaki Peña, who had stepped in for Ter Stegen during the 2024–2025 season, will join Panathinaikos. Next season, Wojciech Szczęsny is expected to serve as the number two goalkeeper behind Joan García.

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Original headline: Mercato : le gardien du FC Barcelone Marc-André ter Stegen vers un prêt à l'Ajax

Original language: FR-FR

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