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Ter Stegen Poised for Girona Loan as Barcelona Close In on Three-Way Deal

The Barcelona captain has accepted a major pay cut to secure regular minutes before the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • Reporting from ESPN and Spanish outlets says a loan to Girona until June is in the final stages with minor terms and paperwork still to be completed.
  • Girona are expected to pay roughly €1 million of his wages with Barcelona covering the bulk after the player agreed to forgo a significant portion of his salary.
  • Ter Stegen turned down an approach from West Ham, preferring to remain in Spain for family reasons and to guarantee consistent starts.
  • Hansi Flick’s choice of Joan García for the Copa del Rey after installing him as No. 1 signaled limited opportunities for Ter Stegen at Barcelona.
  • Germany’s leadership has urged him to play regularly, and the move would provide the game time he needs ahead of World Cup selection.