Marc-Andre ter Stegen Set to Join Ajax on Loan

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to leave Barcelona and join Ajax on loan. The experienced goalkeeper will move to the Dutch outfit after a verbal agreement was reached between the two clubs.

What happened to Marc-Andre ter Stegen at Barcelona?

Marc-Andre ter Stegen was Barcelona's number one goalkeeper from the start of the 2016-17 campaign to the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign. However, a long-term knee injury saw him miss a lot of football in 2024-25.

The German was then informed in July 2025 that he would no longer be the number one following the arrival of Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol. Ter Stegen only made one appearance for Barcelona in the first half of last season.

Why did Marc-Andre ter Stegen leave Barcelona?

He then joined Girona on loan, but he would feature just twice for the Catalan side, having suffered a serious hamstring injury on his second appearance. A permanent or another loan move to Girona was ruled out when the Catalan side were relegated from La Liga.

What comes next for Marc-Andre ter Stegen at Ajax?

Ajax recently emerged as the heavy favourites for the 34-year-old, and according to SPORT, the Dutch outfit have agreed to sign him on loan. The report claims that a verbal agreement is already in place, and the documents will be signed this weekend.

Ajax will allegedly have the option to sign Ter Stegen on a permanent basis during next summer's transfer window. The Amsterdam outfit are said to be confident that Ter Stegen is finally over his knee, back and hamstring issues.

Barcelona will pay a large chunk of Ter Stegen's wages, and the club are hopeful that he will leave on a permanent basis next summer. Previously regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football, Ter Stegen will be determined to prove himself in Amsterdam next season.

He missed out on a spot in the Germany squad for the 2026 World Cup due to his issues last term, but he will hope that his international career is not completely over. Ter Stegen has made 423 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions.

He has won 20 trophies during his time at Camp Nou, including seven La Liga titles and the Champions League. The stopper will be looking to regain his form and fitness at Ajax and potentially earn a recall to the Germany squad.

The move to Ajax could be just what Ter Stegen needs to revive his career. He will be playing regularly and competing at a high level, which could help him regain his confidence and form.

Only time will tell if the move to Ajax will be a success for Ter Stegen. But one thing is certain, he will be giving it his all to prove himself and regain his spot as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.