Marc-André Ter Stegen is increasingly closer to starting a new chapter away from the Camp Nou as Hansi Flick no longer sees him as an important player for FC Barcelona. The Ajax option has gained strength in recent days, and the deal is being worked on as a loan, not a permanent transfer, due to the high salary of the German goalkeeper.
The 34-year-old goalkeeper is under contract until 2028 and has a significant salary, partly conditioned by deferments agreed upon in previous seasons. This reality makes negotiations complex for Barça, which aims to reduce the wage bill without completely breaking ties with a historic player.
Marc-André Ter Stegen views Ajax's project favorably
The interest from the Dutch club has a specific name: Míchel Sánchez. The new Ajax coach briefly worked with the goalkeeper at Girona and aims to make him one of the leaders of his project in Amsterdam, especially for his experience and ball-playing skills.
For Marc-André Ter Stegen, the proposal also makes sense. Ajax offers him playing time, prominence, and an ideal footballing environment for a goalkeeper accustomed to being involved in building up play. Furthermore, the city maintains a comfortable connection with Catalonia, a personal factor valued by the German.
The Dutch club must compete in three preliminary rounds of the Conference League starting from July 23, so Míchel aims to resolve the goalkeeping situation as soon as possible. The Eredivisie begins on August 7, a date that accelerates all negotiations and requires quick decisions.
FC Barcelona seeks a solution to finalize the loan
The main obstacle remains financial. FC Barcelona knows that Ajax cannot cover the full salary of Marc-André Ter Stegen, so the deal will depend on how the salary is distributed among the three parties.
The Catalan club needs leeway to continue adjusting its squad in LaLiga, while the goalkeeper seeks a solution that does not harm his career or stability. After so many years at the Camp Nou, the departure is not easy emotionally, but it does seem logical from a sporting perspective.
Jordi Cruyff also plays a significant role. The sporting director of the Dutch club is familiar with the Blaugrana environment and has reportedly inquired about the physical condition of the German, who is fit to compete after overcoming the muscle injury that halted his time at Girona.

A necessary move to reorganize the Blaugrana goalkeeping department
The scenario in the Blaugrana goal has completely changed. Barcelona needs to clarify roles, reduce tensions, and avoid a complicated coexistence among several goalkeepers with playing expectations. In that context, an agreed-upon loan can be the least disruptive path.
For Marc-André Ter Stegen, the challenge is to regain continuity after a season marked by injury. His leadership, game reading, and European experience still hold value, but he needs real minutes to once again feel decisive.
LaLiga may bid farewell to a Barça icon
If the deal goes through, LaLiga will lose one of its most recognizable goalkeepers of the past decade. The German has been a key figure in Barcelona's recent cycle, with moments of significant competitive impact and a clear identification with the club.
Nevertheless, the market dictates. FC Barcelona needs solutions, Ajax seeks an immediate leader, and Míchel wants a goalkeeper capable of embodying his style from the first pass. Everything seems to align for Marc-André Ter Stegen to change scenery this summer, although the final decision will depend on the salary distribution.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Barcelona ya tiene una oferta por Ter Stegen