Girona sees Marc-André ter Stegen leave, the German goalkeeper who had been loaned to the Catalan team. The problem for Ter Stegen was that at FC Barcelona, he was no longer really wanted, despite having a contract until 2028.

What happened to Ter Stegen at Girona?

Ter Stegen joined Girona on loan, but an injury kept him off the pitch and the team was relegated, making his continuation unviable. Girona, currently 19th in La Liga with 41 points, 9 wins, 14 draws, and 15 losses in 38 games, and with a recent form of DLDDL, could not retain the German goalkeeper.

Why is it important for Girona?

Ter Stegen's departure is a blow to Girona, which is already in a complicated position in the standings, 53 points behind leaders Barcelona, and with a balance of 39 goals scored and 55 conceded, leaving a difference of -16 goals. Girona's last match was a 1-1 draw against Elche on May 23, 2026.

What's next for Ter Stegen?

Ter Stegen leaves for Ajax Amsterdam, where he will play on loan until 2027, and the Dutch team will assume a large part of his salary, according to Fabrizio Romano. At 34, Ter Stegen is looking to relaunch his career at Ajax and perhaps fulfill his dream of being Germany's number one in a major tournament.