Marc-André ter Stegen, Barcelona's goalkeeper, remains a subject of transfer discussions in the summer of 2026. Although he has two years left on his contract, his role has diminished under coach Hansi Flick, who neither counts on him as a starter nor as a second choice.
Ajax, led by new coach Míchel Sánchez, who briefly worked with ter Stegen at Girona, has expressed clear interest in bringing the German keeper back. Impressed by his experience, quality, and leadership, Sánchez has asked the club to explore a loan deal.
Despite reports from Dutch media suggesting the deal is close, both Barcelona and Ajax confirm only genuine interest at this stage, with no formal offer presented. Barcelona is carefully monitoring the situation, as offloading ter Stegen's salary would help the club's financial fair play considerations.
A notable sign of Ajax's commitment is that their sporting director Jordi Cruyff has already contacted Barcelona officials to discuss ter Stegen's situation. However, no concrete proposal has been made yet, leaving the goalkeeper’s future for the next season uncertain.
