Marc-Andre ter Stegen loan talks between Barcelona and Ajax

FC Barcelona and AFC Ajax are in negotiations to send goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen on a season‑long loan. The German international remains under contract with Barcelona until 2028 and earns roughly €20 million a year, making him one of the club’s highest‑paid players. Barcelona is prepared to continue paying the bulk of his wages, with reports indicating the Catalan side would cover about €15 million of the salary.

Ajax have formally submitted an offer and can only afford to take on 10‑15 % of the wage bill – roughly €2‑3 million – as noted by multiple sources: “Ajax can only pay a relatively small percentage of those wages.” Jordi Cruyff, Ajax’s sporting director, and manager Míchel have expressed strong interest, highlighting the project and playing style as key attractions for the 34‑year‑old. Ter Stegen has confirmed his openness to the move after twelve years at Barcelona and has been cleared medically after a hamstring injury that sidelined him earlier in the season. The main obstacle remains reaching a financial agreement that satisfies both clubs.