Ajax pursue Marc-Andre ter Stegen amid salary concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Ajax is considering a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as his future at Camp Nou seems uncertain. After a challenging loan at Girona, ter Stegen is set to return to Barcelona, where he faces stiff competition for his position. Ajax's interest is fueled by a potential reunion with former Girona manager Michel, who previously helped bring ter Stegen to Girona. However, Ajax faces significant hurdles due to ter Stegen's high salary, which exceeds their usual wage limits. The situation may require Barcelona to subsidize his wages or negotiate a salary reduction from the player before any deal can be reached.
- •Ter Stegen's loan at Girona resulted in limited playing time due to injuries.
- •Ajax views ter Stegen as a fit for their playing style and leadership needs.
- •Financial constraints complicate Ajax's ability to sign ter Stegen.
- •Barcelona would prefer to resolve ter Stegen's contract for wage relief.
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"Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future appears likely to be away from the Camp Nou this summer, as has been the case for a while now.However, as always, one major obstacle continues to sta...
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