Marc-André ter Stegen is set for a surprise temporary move away from FC Barcelona, with Girona reaching a verbal agreement to sign the German goalkeeper on loan, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The deal, marked with Romano’s trademark “Here We Go,” will see ter Stegen join the La Liga side until June, with formal steps expected to be completed this week. The move comes after the 32-year-old gave his green light last week, with club-to-club talks now in place. Ter Stegen is keen to secure regular game time ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a key factor behind the decision.
Barcelona’s willingness to sanction the loan is closely linked to the impressive form of Joan Garcia, who has firmly established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper under new head coach Hansi Flick. Since Flick’s arrival, Garcia has settled seamlessly into the system and delivered a string of assured performances, earning the full trust of the German tactician.
With Garcia excelling between the posts, Barcelona view this as the right moment to allow ter Stegen a temporary exit, easing squad congestion while maintaining harmony within the dressing room.
