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

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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