Ajax secure ter Stegen loan after salary and tax disputes

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• [DISPUTED] Tax complications between Spain and the Netherlands are delaying the transfer.
• [DISPUTED] Tax and fiscal issues between Spain and the Netherlands were resolved to allow the loan.
• [● 20 SOURCES] Marc‑André ter Stegen has joined Ajax on a season‑long loan from FC Barcelona.
• [● 20 SOURCES] The loan agreement runs for one season.
• [● 20 SOURCES] Ter Stegen previously suffered a back operation and a hamstring injury while on loan at Girona.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Ajax announced Julian Brandt's signing on 31 July 2026.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Julian Brandt signed a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Ajax.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Julian Brandt signed a three‑year contract with Ajax until 30 June 2029 on a free transfer.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Ajax sporting director Jordi Cruyff said ter Stegen fits the club's needs.
• [● 17 SOURCES] The loan allows Barcelona to reduce its wage bill and potentially sell ter Stegen next summer.
• [● 16 SOURCES] Julian Brandt transferred to Ajax on a free transfer after his contract with Borussia Dortmund expired.
• [● 16 SOURCES] The transfer is Brandt's first club outside Germany.
• [● 16 SOURCES] Brandt made 307 appearances for Borussia Dortmund, scoring 57 goals and 70 assists.
• [● 16 SOURCES] Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said Brandt brings international experience and a fantastic mentality.
• [● 15 SOURCES] Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff was involved in the negotiations.
• [● 15 SOURCES] Julian Brandt signed a contract with Ajax until 30 June 2029.
• [● 15 SOURCES] Julian Brandt made 307 appearances for Borussia Dortmund, scoring 57 goals and providing 70 assists.
• [● 15 SOURCES] Jordi Cruijff said Brandt brings international experience and a fantastic mentality to Ajax.
• [● 14 SOURCES] Julian Brandt signed a free transfer to Ajax Amsterdam on a three‑year contract until 30 June 2029.
• [● 13 SOURCES] Julian Brandt becomes the first German player to join Ajax from a German club.
• [● 13 SOURCES] The contract runs until 30 June 2029 (three‑year deal).
• [● 13 SOURCES] Jordi Cruyff said Julian Brandt brings experience and a fantastic mentality to Ajax.
• [● 12 SOURCES] Ajax announced the signing on 31 July 2026.
• [● 12 SOURCES] Barcelona will cover approximately 90 % of ter Stegen's salary, with Ajax covering the remaining 10 % (subject to increase based on appearances).
• [● 12 SOURCES] Marc‑Andre ter Stegen joined Ajax on a season‑long loan from FC Barcelona.
• [● 11 SOURCES] Marc‑Andre ter Stegen will join AFC Ajax on a season‑long loan for the 2026/27 campaign.
• [● 11 SOURCES] The transfer was delayed due to tax and fiscal issues between Spain and the Netherlands.
• [● 11 SOURCES] Ter Stegen’s contract with Barcelona runs until 2028.
• [● 10 SOURCES] Ter Stegen is the third‑choice goalkeeper at Barcelona behind Joan García and Wojciech Szczęsny.
• [● 10 SOURCES] The loan agreement runs until 30 June 2027.
• [● 10 SOURCES] Barcelona will cover about 90 % of ter Stegen’s salary, with Ajax paying the remaining 10 % (subject to increase with appearances).
• [● 10 SOURCES] Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said ter Stegen is an immediate addition to the squad.
• [● 9 SOURCES] Ter Stegen will travel to Amsterdam to undergo a medical examination and sign the loan contract.
• [● 9 SOURCES] The loan does not include a purchase option.
• [● 9 SOURCES] The loan deal was delayed because of tax and fiscal issues.
• [● 8 SOURCES] Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said Brandt brings experience and a fantastic mentality.
• [● 6 SOURCES] The loan is for the 2026‑27 season with no purchase option or obligation.
• [● 5 SOURCES] FC Barcelona will cover about 90 % of ter Stegen’s salary in the loan deal.
• [● 5 SOURCES] Ajax and Barcelona are in a dispute over the split of the goalkeeper’s wages and compliance with Financial Fair Play rules.
• [● 5 SOURCES] Julian Brandt signed a three‑year contract with Ajax until 30 June 2029.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Ter Stegen could travel to England with Barcelona’s pre‑season squad unless the loan is completed first.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Hamza Abdelkarim scored both goals for Barcelona in a 2‑2 draw with Birmingham City; the match ended with Barcelona losing on penalties 3‑2.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Julian Brandt is the first German player to join Ajax from a German club.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The transfer was a free transfer after Brandt's contract with Borussia Dortmund expired.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Brandt was linked with Leeds United and Fulham before signing for Ajax.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Both clubs hope to resolve the deal in the coming days, ideally before 31 July.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The loan follows a season where ter Stegen had limited appearances due to hamstring and back injuries.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Marc‑Andre ter Stegen will join Ajax on a season‑long loan from FC Barcelona.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Ajax fans described the transfer as a “stunt”.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Ajax announced the transfer on 31 July 2026.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The transfer was announced on 31 July 2026.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The loan agreement does not include a purchase option.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The loan could limit Indonesian national‑team goalkeeper Maarten Paes’s playing time at Ajax.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The Kreisliga B3 match schedule was released with positive feedback from coaches.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Ter Stegen was Barcelona’s captain but fell out of favour under coach Hansi Flick.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The loan contract runs until June 2027.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff said Julian Brandt brings experience and a fantastic mentality.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Barcelona will cover about 90 % of ter Stegen's wages during the loan.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Tax and fiscal issues between Spain and the Netherlands were resolved to allow ter Stegen's loan.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Ter Stegen will travel from Barcelona's pre‑season camp in England to Amsterdam for a medical and to sign the loan.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The preliminary loan agreement was reached before 23 July 2026.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Barcelona’s fan‑token $BAR is not linked to the ter Stegen transfer.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The Südwestpokal 2026/27 3rd‑round draw reduced the competition to 64 teams.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] FC Wangen qualified for the second round of the WFV‑Pokal after a 3‑2 victory over SC 04 Tuttlingen.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Eintracht Ahaus will face SVE Heessen in its first Westfalenpokal match.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] SG Finnentrop/Bamenohl will start its Westfalenpokal campaign against FC Iserlohnd.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] FC‑Astoria Walldorf beat SV Langensteinbach 6‑0 in the BFV‑Pokal.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] FC Marl and Fenerbahçe advanced to the city championship semifinals.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] SG Sonnenhof Großaspach will meet Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB‑Pokal first round on 22 August 2026.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Leeds United missed out on signing Julian Brandt.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Ajax described the signing as a “stunt”.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Ajax finished fifth in the 2025/26 Eredivisie season and are rebuilding.

Timeline

1. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   FC Barcelona restructuring captaincy after Ter Stegen and Araújo departures

   Following the loan departures of Marc-André ter Stegen and Ronald Araújo, Frenkie de Jong is set to become FC Barcelona's new captain, with Raphinha expected to lead in the interim due to De Jong's injury.

2. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Valencia CF eyes André Almeida exit as Barcelona loans Marc‑André ter Stegen to Ajax

   Valencia CF seeks to sell André Almeida to Swansea for ~€3.5‑5 m, while Barcelona loans keeper Marc‑André ter Stegen to Ajax and Getafe signs defender Saba Sazonov.

3. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 39 sources

   Marc-Andre ter Stegen joins Ajax on season‑long loan from Barcelona

   Marc‑Andre ter Stegen (34) joins Ajax on a season‑long loan from Barcelona, with Barcelona covering most of his salary; the move aims to give him playing time and may boost his Germany national team chances.

4. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   FC Barcelona looks to send Marc‑André ter Stegen to Ajax as Hansi Flick promotes three youth prospects

   Barcelona aims to loan goalkeeper Marc‑André ter Stegen to Ajax while Hansi Flick promotes three youth prospects – Jordi Pesquer, Brian Fariñas and Ebrima Tunkara – for the England pre‑season camp.

5. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 19 sources

   Marc‑Andre ter Stegen’s Ajax loan stalled by salary split dispute

   Marc‑Andre ter Stegen’s loan to Ajax stalls over a salary‑split dispute and tax issues; Barcelona covers ~90 % of his wage, Ajax 10 %, causing a Financial Fair Play impasse while he stays in Barcelona’s pre‑s ‑

6. 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 14 sources

   Marc-Andre ter Stegen's pending loan to Ajax and potential Barcelona farewell

   Ter Stegen’s loan to Ajax is near completion after tax issues were settled; his recent friendly may be his Barcelona farewell.

7. 3 months ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Marc-Andre ter Stegen set to join Ajax on loan from Barcelona

   Marc‑Andre ter Stegen is nearing a season‑long loan from Barcelona to Ajax, with paperwork nearly finalised and the goalkeeper cleared to miss training as the move approaches.

8. 3 months ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Dutch clubs’ transfer buzz links Younes Taha and Marc‑André ter Stegen to new moves

   FC Twente rejects an Italian bid for Younes Taha as German clubs show interest; meanwhile, Marc‑André ter Stegen skips Barcelona training ahead of a pending loan to Ajax.

9. 3 months ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Marc-André ter Stegen's Potential Move to Ajax Remains Uncertain

   Marc‑André ter Stegen posted in Barcelona gear, reviving doubts over his rumored season‑long loan to Ajax amid reported personal‑deal complications.

10. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Marc-Andre ter Stegen's Ajax loan stays alive amid tax paperwork delays

    Marc-Andre ter Stegen's loan to Ajax is delayed by Barcelona tax issues, but recent updates say the deal should be finalised this week, pending a medical and fiscal payment.

11. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Marc‑André ter Stegen joins Ajax on loan with Barcelona covering most of his salary

    Marc‑André ter Stegen moves to Ajax on loan, with Barcelona paying most of his €24 million salary and Ajax covering a performance‑based fraction.

12. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Barcelona evaluates third‑choice keeper as Ter Stegen loan to Ajax ties salary to appearances

    Barcelona is choosing a third‑choice keeper between Iker Rodriguez and Eder Aller, while Marc Ter Stegen’s season loan to Ajax includes a salary clause based on his playing time.

13. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Marc‑André ter Stegen to join Ajax on loan from Barcelona

    Barcelona goalkeeper Marc‑André ter Stegen will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at Ajax, with Ajax covering about 10‑15% of his wages and no purchase option.

14. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Marc-Andre ter Stegen loan talks between Barcelona and Ajax

    Barcelona and Ajax are negotiating a loan for goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with Barcelona shouldering most of his €20 million salary while Ajax can cover only 10‑15 % of the wages.

15. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    FC Barcelona plans ter Stegen loan to cut wages amid financial limits

    Barcelona is arranging a loan of keeper ter Stegen to Ajax, covering only 15% of his salary, as the club trims wages to meet La Liga’s financial rules.

16. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    Marc-Andre ter Stegen set for season-long loan from Barcelona to Ajax

    Marc-Andre ter Stegen will leave Barcelona on a season‑long loan to Ajax, seeking playing time after injuries, as the Dutch club’s coach Míchel facilitates the move.

17. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Dutch and Belgian clubs gear up for busy summer transfer window

    Dutch and Belgian clubs, including FC Twente, Ajax, Club Brugge and Anderlecht, are busy reshaping squads as the summer transfer window opens, with key signings, departures and rumors spreading.

18. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Ajax linked with high‑profile targets Kenneth Taylor and Marc‑André ter Stegen

    Ajax is linked to midfield prospect Kenneth Taylor, potentially sold by Lazio for €40 m, and goalkeeper Marc‑André ter Stegen, a likely Barcelona move backed by new coach Michel.

19. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Ajax lists 21 players on TransferRoom and targets goalkeeper signings

    Ajax listed 21 players on TransferRoom and is considering goalkeepers Yann Sommer, Marc‑André ter Stegen and Mark Flekken.

20. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Ajax to Seek New First‑Choice Goalkeeper Ahead of Summer Transfer Window

    Ajax will pursue a new first‑team goalkeeper in the summer, citing criticism of current keeper Maarten Paes and an injury to previous starter Vítezslav Jaros.

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