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Barcelona Loans Ter Stegen to Girona for Remainder of Season

The veteran targets steady playing time before the 2026 World Cup to revive his national-team prospects.

Overview

  • Barcelona and Girona confirmed on Tuesday night a loan for Marc-André ter Stegen through the end of the season.
  • Hansi Flick said ter Stegen informed the club of his decision in the morning, with Joan García remaining Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper.
  • Ter Stegen was left out of Barcelona’s Champions League trip to Prague as he completed a medical in Girona earlier in the day.
  • Reports differ on the wage split during the loan, with some outlets saying Girona will pay about 25% and others indicating Barcelona will cover close to 90%.
  • Spanish media report a contractual clause that would bar ter Stegen from facing Barcelona on February 15, though neither club has confirmed it.