"From Girona's sporting department, club executives believe that securing a goalkeeper of Ter Stegen's level could be a major boost for the second half of the season. Before taking things any further, the club wanted clarity on one key issue, which is the German's fitness. That concern has now been addressed, with full confidence that the Barcelona keeper has recovered completely from his back issues."
"Girona's sporting director Quique Carcel reportedly considers Ter Stegen an absolute priority and believes the club should push hard for a loan move if the player shows openness to the idea. However, the situation becomes more complicated when looking at the coaching side. Head coach Michel has publicly acknowledged that a player of Ter Stegen's stature would naturally strengthen any squad. Privately, though, the Girona manager is said to be far more concerned about reinforcing the defence, particularly at centre-back."
"At present, Michel is believed to have full trust in current goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. While he recognises the value Ter Stegen would bring, the coach is wary of committing a large part of Girona's limited January budget to a single position. His preference is to spread resources in a way that addresses what he sees as the team's most pressing weaknesses."
Girona have explored bringing Marc-Andre ter Stegen on loan after the January window opened, with the player's fitness confirmed following back issues. The sporting director, Quique Carcel, considers Ter Stegen a top priority and wants to push for a loan if the player is open. Head coach Michel publicly admits that Ter Stegen would strengthen any squad but privately prioritises defensive reinforcements, especially at centre-back, and trusts current goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. Michel is reluctant to spend a large portion of Girona's limited January budget on a single position and prefers distributing resources to address pressing weaknesses. Interest remains real but internally tense.
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