Overview
- Talks are advanced and Marc‑André ter Stegen has told Ajax officials he is willing to join on loan, with Ajax preparing to welcome him into pre‑season if terms are agreed.
- Ajax are only prepared to pay roughly 10–15% of ter Stegen’s wages, leaving the bulk of his salary as the central issue in negotiations.
- Multiple reports say Barcelona is ready to cover about €15 million of his pay for the season and to attach performance‑linked bonuses to the deal to reduce the club’s net cost.
- The loan remains unconfirmed because Barcelona must give final approval to the financial package and any player concessions that bridge the gap between the clubs.
- The move is driven by Barcelona’s need to lower its wage bill after signing Joan García and to create room to register incoming targets such as Anthony Gordon while accounting for ter Stegen’s recent injury history and contract through 2028.