It was up in the air, but the information is now confirmed: Marc-André ter Stegen is the new goalkeeper of Girona. The goalkeeper joins Axel Witsel and his teammates on loan until the end of the season.
Relegated to the bench at FC Barcelona, the German decided to leave the La Liga leader to get more playing time. The goalkeeper, however, does not go far since Girona is a club located in Girona, in Catalonia.
He is obviously an important recruit for Girona, who can boast of having a player of the caliber of Marc-André ter Stegen in his cages. The native of Mönchengladbach joined FC Barcelona in the summer of 2014 and has not left since.
At 33, a new stage begins in the career of the goalkeeper, who sent a message to FC Barcelona supporters on his social networks. “Today is my last day of the season with my teammates and the FC Barcelona staff, and I have mixed feelings. So many memories and emotions run through me,” he begins his speech.
A moving speech
“For almost 12 years, this club, and more specifically this locker room, has been my home. A place where I grew as a player and as a person, and where I experienced unforgettable moments. I am deeply grateful and proud. I love this club, this city and this region. They are an integral part of my heart and will never fade. Your support over all these years has been incredible, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“To the locker room: thank you for all these years shared, for the daily life, the laughter, the fights and the respect. I will keep you preciously. I had the immense honor of wearing the captain’s armband, an honor that I will always cherish. My adventure now continues in Catalonia, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me. I wish you all the best for the end of the season and I hope to see many other trophies lifted. See you soon”, he concludes.
