"According to SPORT, Ter Stegen has responded positively to Girona's approach and is open to playing at Montilivi for the rest of the season. The reasoning is straightforward. He wants to play, to stay sharp, and to remain a realistic option for Germany with the FIFA World Cup in mind."
"That position is the central issue in negotiations. Barcelona are willing to authorize a loan, but they want Girona to take on around 20 to 25 percent of the goalkeeper's salary. For now, that figure is beyond Girona's reach, even after recent changes to their wage structure following the exit of Dominik Livaković."
"When it comes to minutes, Ter Stegen's outlook at Barça is limited. Under Hansi Flick, Joan García has established himself as the clear first choice in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the Supercopa, a hierarchy that was reinforced again in Jeddah. If Ter Stegen stays, his opportunities would likely be reduced to domestic cup matches once the Copa del Rey reaches the latter stages - and that's if Flick does not opt for Wojciech Szczęsny."
Marc-André ter Stegen has agreed to join Girona on loan and awaits an agreement on salary terms with FC Barcelona before the transfer window closes. He wants regular minutes to stay sharp and remain a realistic option for Germany at the FIFA World Cup. He refuses to force an exit or accept a pay cut. Barcelona will permit a loan but expect Girona to cover roughly 20–25% of his wages, a burden Girona currently cannot meet. Under Hansi Flick, Joan García is the established first-choice goalkeeper, limiting Ter Stegen's opportunities to rare cup appearances. Recent knee checks were reassuring.
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