The 34-year-old goalkeeper is currently in Barcelona and has agreed to move to Amsterdam. Ter Stegen views the opportunity to join a major European club positively, especially one undergoing a project renewal. The presence of coach Míchel, whom he intended to work with last season at Girona before injury intervened, is an important factor for him.
Although the parties are close to an agreement, the formal loan deal will take additional time to finalize due to the usual legal and bureaucratic procedures. The official announcement is not expected immediately after the verbal accord.
For Barcelona, the loan would provide Ter Stegen with a fresh role at a top European club, while Ajax would gain an experienced goalkeeper to strengthen their squad.
