"Ter Stegen says the pair spoke about Michel's side before he put pen to paper on his contract. "He loved the experience. He always spoke very highly of this club," he told reporters: "He told me they were going to welcome me warmly, that it's like a family. I've seen what happened to him, that now he's a key player at Barcelona.""
""We spoke before I came here; I wanted to know his opinion. There had been contact with my representatives, but I wanted to talk to him to find out firsthand what he thought and what he wanted from me," he added. "The deal wasn't easy, but we've reached a satisfactory solution for everyone. Míchel is a football fanatic and was very engaging, but I loved him. People who are so passionate about their work and profession are wonderful.""
Marc-Andre ter Stegen consulted Eric Garcia about Girona before finalizing a loan move. Garcia described Girona as welcoming and family-like based on his positive experience. Ter Stegen also spoke extensively with coach Míchel to learn the coach's expectations and assess the feasibility of a transfer. Initial certainty about the move was lacking, but negotiations involving Ter Stegen's representatives produced a solution acceptable to all parties. Míchel's passionate, engaging approach and Girona's warm reception influenced Ter Stegen's decision to join on loan for the remainder of the season.
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