Softfootball understands that Barcelona has given Marc-André ter Stegen the inexperienced gentle to journey to Girona for medical exams, the ultimate step earlier than his mortgage transfer to the Catalan aspect, following a latest report that Marc-André ter Stegen is about to hitch Girona on mortgage, as reported by Fabrizio Romano through his official X account.
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Barcelona authorize Marc André ter Stegen to journey for medical exams at Girona right this moment. Ter Stegen will be part of Girona on mortgage — no purchase possibility clause, straight mortgage. Right here we go, confirmed.
The 33-year-old keeper is about to hitch Girona FC on a straight mortgage till the tip of the season, with no everlasting buy possibility included.
Ter Stegen’s absence from Barcelona’s squad for his or her UEFA Champions League tie towards Slavia Prague type of confirms the switch is nearly finished. The medicals in Girona are anticipated to clear the way in which for an official announcement quickly.
Barcelona and Girona have reportedly reached a verbal settlement for the mortgage. Ter Stegen has agreed to it, and most see the deal pretty much as good for everybody concerned. Girona will get a dependable, skilled goalkeeper, whereas Barcelona can ease a few of the wage burden from their roster, one thing they’ve been juggling for some time now.
The German keeper has solely featured as soon as this season, largely due to harm and competitors from Joan Garcia, so getting common minutes is essential. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup developing, he wants constant recreation time if he needs to remain Germany’s primary.
Financially, Girona pays round €1 million of his wage, whereas Barcelona continues overlaying roughly 90%. It’s a compromise that helps Barça with the wage cap however nonetheless lets Ter Stegen play at a excessive stage.
Having joined the membership again in 2014 and racking up 423 appearances, Ter Stegen nonetheless has a contract till 2028, however this mortgage is seen by many as a stepping stone to a attainable everlasting exit in the summertime.
