A transfer hiccup had already developed between the star goalkeeper and his club last summer. Barca wanted to give up Ter Stegen, the German wanted to stay. Six months later, however, the signs seem to have changed. The 33-year-old Barca captain can now imagine leaving in January – despite a contract that runs until 2028. Ter Stegen only played one Copa game for the Catalans this season.
There is now a loan for spring 2026. And the German can also imagine a temporary change of club in view of the 2026 World Cup and the possible match practice. La Liga rivals Girona are said to be interested. The only problem: the money. The table 18th. does not have the financial means to transfer ter Stegen’s high salary of up to 20 million euros per year or a high loan fee to the “Blaugrana”.
Barca-Plan mit ter Stegen
But according to a report from the usually well-informed “Mundo Deportivo”, that is exactly what is supposed to be of secondary importance for Barca. Barcelona would therefore be content with a loan fee of one million euros for the half-season and would even pay a large part of Ter Stegen’s salary.
Barcelona’s plan behind it: The German goalkeeper should attract attention with strong performances in order to finally sell him in the summer and collect a high transfer fee. According to the report, both clubs are said to be in intensive discussions.
