"Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Racing Santander made it clear to Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen that he would not be playing at all if he continued at the club for the second half of the season. The 33-year-old goalkeeper got to start in the previous Copa del Rey game versus Guadalajara, soon after he returned from a four-month spell on the sidelines, but it turned out to be a solitary occurrence."
"As such, journalist Alfredo Martinez reports that Ter Stegen is now 'increasingly convinced' of joining Girona on loan for the rest of the season. The Catalan side have made it clear that they would be willing to sign the Barcelona goalkeeper until the end of the season, with manager Michel an admirer. Moreover, a move to Girona also appeals to the 33-year-old as he would still be able to stay close to his children - something that is a non-negotiable for him."
Marc-Andre ter Stegen returned from a four-month injury absence and started one Copa del Rey match but was left out of the subsequent cup tie, with Joan Garcia preferred by Hansi Flick. Ter Stegen is increasingly convinced to join Girona on loan for the remainder of the season, where he would be a regular starter under manager Michel and secure minutes to protect his German national team place. A move would allow him to remain near his children. Negotiations between the clubs are advancing, though Girona can cover only a small portion of his wages, leaving Barcelona to pay most.
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