"As 2025 draws to a close, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is facing a crucial few weeks ahead as he looks to seal a January loan exit from Barcelona. Securing regular game-time during the second half of the season, after all, could be imperative for the Barcelona star if he is to play the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Germany. Although recent reports suggest Ter Stegen is happy to remain at Barcelona, Girona have emerged as a potential suitor for the German international."
"The report suggests Girona are indeed interested in the services of the Barcelona club captain. However, the club are not in a position to afford his hefty salary. Therefore, a loan move will only be possible if Barcelona are willing to pay a chunk of his salary. Keeping that in mind, Girona view the ter Stegen option as very complicated at the moment. But the Catalan outfit to refusing to rule out anything heading into the January window."
"Ter Stegen, for his part, might fancy a January move to Girona so that he can secure regular game-time during the second half of the season, which is a key necessity for German coach Julian Nagelsmann. Ter Stegen, after all, is facing stiff competition from Oliver Baumann for the German number one spot. Hence, if he keeps rotting on the Barcelona bench, he might not even make it to the German team that will travel to North America for the World Cup next summer."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is seeking a January loan exit from Barcelona to secure regular game-time during the season's second half and protect his chances of playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. Girona have emerged as a potential suitor but cannot afford his hefty salary. A loan would be possible only if Barcelona agree to pay a chunk of his wages. Girona view the option as complicated but are not ruling out a move ahead of January. Ter Stegen faces competition from Oliver Baumann for Germany's number one spot, making playing time imperative.
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