Marc-André ter Stegen is set to become Ajax's number one next season after spending a season on loan at Girona. The Dutch club has decided to sign him on loan from Barcelona.
Marc-André ter Stegen is ready to become Ajax's starting goalkeeper for next season. The former German international and multiple trophy winner with Barcelona will join Ajax on loan until the end of the season. Barcelona will cover part of his salary, as Ajax cannot cover the full cost or pay a full transfer fee.
Ajax have been targeting Ter Stegen all summer, with manager Michel keen to reunite with the Barcelona goalkeeper, who spent last season on loan at Girona, where he made limited impact due to injuries. If Ter Stegen can stay fit, it could prove to be a great coup for Ajax. The German joined Barcelona in 2014 and has won numerous trophies with the Catalans. At 34, he still has a lot to give and Ajax could benefit from this, but it is vital that he stays healthy.
A fit Ter Stegen would be an improvement on what Ajax had last season. Remko Pasveer, who left the club mid-season, was clearly at the end of his game, while Vitezslav Jaros had a decent season but will now have to watch ter Stegen take his place.
Ter Stegen offers leadership, experience and ability to play with his feet, a profile that Ajax has sought to enhance for next season. The club wanted to use this transfer window to renew the squad, aiming to return to competing for trophies in Dutch football. The signing of ter Stegen on loan from Barcelona marks an improvement in the goalkeeping department and should, on paper, help the team in defence.
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