Marc-André ter Stegen
AJA
GK
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Apr 30, 1992 (34)
Right
6'2"
194 lb
Set for medical ahead of Ajax loan
ter Stegen is set to undergo a medical in Amsterdam on Saturday before completing a season long loan move to Ajax, according to The Athletic.
Analysis: ter Stegen is not part of coach Hansi Flick's plans at Barcelona and made just one appearance last season, in a Copa del Rey match against Guadalajara, having also missed most of the campaign with a back injury requiring surgery and a prior hamstring issue suffered during a loan spell at Girona. He will not be involved in Saturday's preseason friendly against Birmingham City. Ter Stegen is expected to become Ajax's starting goalkeeper under coach Michel once the move is completed.
Set to finally travel to England
ter Stegen will finally travel with Barcelona to the club's preseason camp in England, according to Alfredo Martinez of Onda Cero Radio.
Analysis: ter Stegen had previously been held back to finalize the administrative and tax details of his imminent move to Ajax, a situation that appeared to signal his time at Barcelona was coming to a close. His inclusion on the trip now introduces some uncertainty into that timeline, and further clarity on where things stand with the Ajax move should emerge as the situation develops.
Training normally
Ter Stegen (hamstring) took part in normal training during the first sessions of preseason, according to FCB World.
Analysis: Ter Stegen returned to Barcelona after his loan spell at Girona concluded, where he made just two appearances totaling 270 minutes before a season ending hamstring injury cut his campaign short. His full participation in the opening sessions suggests that issue has been resolved. The veteran goalkeeper's future with the club remains uncertain heading into the new season. Ter Stegen is expected to continue training with the group as Barcelona's preseason progresses.
Returns to Barcelona
ter Stegen will return to parent club Barcelona following the conclusion of his loan spell at Girona, the club announced.
Analysis: ter Stegen made two limited appearances for Girona this season, totaling 270 minutes across his time at the club as he worked his way back into match fitness before suffering a season ending hamstring injury. The veteran German international goalkeeper now returns to Barcelona, where his future will likely be determined away from Catalonia ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
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