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Marc-André Ter Stegen emerges as a protagonist of a possible surprise move this winter. His situation at FC Barcelona has changed after injury and technical decision: with Joan García as the starting goalkeeper, Ter Stegen has gone months without minutes.
Now Girona has inquired with the Barça club if they would accept his loan, an operation that could benefit both the Spaniard and the Catalan team.
Ter Stegen is going through a delicate moment. At 33 years old and with a contract until 2028, he has seen his prominence diminish. The need to play again, stay in shape, and aim for the German national team in 2026 motivate him to seek a temporary exit. Girona, on the other hand, needs to strengthen the goalkeeping position: current performance is unconvincing, and the urgency to earn points is mounting.
Barcelona evaluates the loan of Ter Stegen, Girona awaits a response
FC Barcelona must carefully consider Girona's offer. A six-month loan for Ter Stegen would ease their squad and keep the goalkeeper active. It would also give him the option to return or seek a transfer in the summer. For Girona, it would be a significant addition: his experience, footwork, and consistency could be key in the battle for survival.
Girona is having a tough season: 18th in the table, only 12 points in 15 games. The departure of their previous goalkeeper and the inconsistency of his replacement have forced the technical management to seek urgent solutions. Ter Stegen offers reliability in difficult moments and could stabilize a team in need of reflexes, organization, and leadership in the goal.
Girona is seeking a goalkeeper because Dominik Livakovic has informed the club that he does not want to play, even if Gazzaniga gets injured, as he will leave in January to seek more minutes, and if he plays with the Spanish team, he will not be able to join another club in January.

What does each party gain with this proposed move?
For Ter Stegen, the loan means regaining competitive rhythm, staying visible, and aiming to return to the German National Team. His temporary departure from Barcelona would give him actual minutes after months on the bench. Girona would gain a top-level goalkeeper, accustomed to pressure, with elite experience and the ability to perform from his arrival. The Barcelona club could also benefit by freeing up a spot and reducing unnecessary rotations without losing ownership of the player.
However, there are risks. For Barcelona, it implies additional strain if there are injuries in the goalkeeping position. For Girona, relying on a player who has not competed in months means adjusting their defensive dynamics. Additionally, Ter Stegen's adaptation to a team in crisis could create tension if immediate results are not achieved.
Can Ter Stegen provide immediate stability?
His solid profile, footwork, and international experience position him as a safety net in critical situations. If he can quickly regain form and confidence, his arrival at Girona could shift the team's defensive dynamic. His mere presence could bring calm to the team, crucial in the fight for survival. The moment is delicate and urgent. Girona needs defensive certainties to climb from the bottom of the table. Ter Stegen needs playing time. Barcelona must decide whether to prioritize their current squad or allow a strategic loan. The outcome could redefine several projects.
Ter Stegen to Girona will be a decisive decision in this market. If everything materializes, the goalkeeper would return to the field, Girona would gain defensive security, and Barcelona would maintain its options for the future. Winter promises to be eventful, with many questions and possibly an unexpected solution.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Girona pregunta por la cesión de Ter Stegen
