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Marc-André Ter Stegen Joins Girona on Loan From Barcelona

Barcelona inserted a clause blocking him from facing his parent club, with Barcelona paying most of his salary.

Overview

  • Both clubs confirmed the move, which runs through June 30, 2026, after the goalkeeper completed a medical on Tuesday.
  • Reporting indicates Girona will cover only a small portion of his wages, widely cited at around 10% or roughly €0.5m–€1.7m.
  • The agreement includes a so‑called fear clause that rules him out of matches against Barcelona during the loan.
  • Ter Stegen pursued the switch to secure regular minutes before the 2026 World Cup after falling behind Joan García and making just one appearance this season.
  • He skipped Barcelona’s trip to Prague to finalize paperwork, posted a farewell message to fans and staff, and is set to compete with Paulo Gazzaniga for the starting role at Girona.