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Marc-Andre ter Stegen set for Ajax loan, Eric Garcia could be Barcelona captain

11 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Marc-Andre ter Stegen set for Ajax loan, Eric Garcia could be Barcelona captain
Summary

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is nearing a loan move to Ajax this summer as part of FC Barcelona's roster changes. With Ter Stegen's departure, a leadership gap opens at Barcelona, prompting speculation that Eric Garcia might be appointed as one of the club's official captains. Historically, captain selections at Barcelona have been determined by player votes based on tenure, with Ronald Araujo expected to lead the group. Garcia, who returned to Barcelona after leaving for Manchester City, has been a key player under national team coach Hansi Flick and has previously captained at various youth levels. His strong performance last season, with 51 matches played, has bolstered his candidacy for the armband.

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  • •Ter Stegen is close to joining Ajax on loan.
  • •Eric Garcia is a strong candidate for Barcelona captain.
  • •Captain selections are based on player votes and tenure.
  • •Garcia had 51 appearances last season and captained youth teams.
  • •Ronald Araujo is expected to be first in captaincy order.
Latest Updates
  • 11:38 AMYahoo Sports — OFFICIAL: Marc-André ter Stegen joins Ajax on loan from Barcelona
  • 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ter Stegen breaks silence after Barcelona loan exit: ‘Good things take time’
  • 9:20 AMESPN Soccer — Ter Stegen joins Ajax on loan from Barcelona
  • 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona keeper Ter Stegen joins Ajax on loan
  • 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Ajax sign Barcelona captain Ter Stegen on loan
  • 7:39 AMYahoo Sports — 🛫 Departure confirmed: Ter Stegen joins Ajax on a season-long loan
  • 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ter Stegen Flies to Amsterdam for Ajax Medical After Tax Delays Resolved
  • 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Ter Stegen speaks as he leaves Barcelona camp to finalise Ajax loan: ‘It is not all done yet’
What they're saying
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Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has moved to Ajax on a one-year loan deal, the the two clubs said in separate statements on Tuesday. "We have been working on bringing him here for quite some time, so we're very pleased that he has signed his contract and can now get started," Ajax technical director Jordi Cruijff said.

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Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen was set to travel to Amsterdam on Friday to undergo a medical at Ajax in a planned loan move from Barcelona, Spanish sports paper Marca has said. Marca said that the clubs reached an agreement about the deal on Thursday after ter Stegen had agreed terms with the Dutch side at an earlier stage.

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Marc-Andre ter Stegen has officially begun a new chapter in his career after completing a season-long loan move from FC Barcelona to Ajax. The German goalkeeper, who will remain in Amsterdam until Jun...

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