Marc-Andre ter Stegen is joining Ajax Amsterdam on loan until 2027.
The German goalkeeper had been expected back at FC Barcelona in July.

What happened?

Marc-Andre ter Stegen's loan spell at FC Girona was unsuccessful, with another injury and missing the World Cup.
He no longer seemed to play a role in coach Hansi Flick's plans.

Why it matters for Marc-Andre ter Stegen

The 34-year-old goalkeeper will have a fresh start at Ajax Amsterdam.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Dutch club will cover a large part of his salary.

What comes next?

It will be interesting to see whether this time the story has a successful ending.
Maybe the next major tournament will bring another sensational goalkeeper comeback.

The problem was that nobody at FC Barcelona really wanted him anymore.
Despite being under contract until 2028, he was not part of the plans.

Girona would have liked to keep him longer, but the club had been relegated.
A permanent stay was no longer financially viable.

Ter Stegen can still fulfill his dream of being Germany's number one at a major tournament.
The goalkeeper is looking for a successful ending to his story.

Ajax Amsterdam will be his new home until 2027.
The loan deal is a fresh start for the German goalkeeper.

Ter Stegen's story has become increasingly tragic in recent years.
But he is looking to turn things around with his new club.

The Dutch club will cover a large part of his salary.
This is a good deal for both parties.

Ter Stegen is looking to prove himself again.
He wants to show that he is still a top-class goalkeeper.

The next major tournament is a big goal for him.
He wants to be Germany's number one goalkeeper.

Ter Stegen's loan spell at FC Girona was not successful.
But he is looking to put that behind him and start fresh.

Ajax Amsterdam is a big club with a lot of history.
Ter Stegen is looking to be a part of that history.

He is looking to make a name for himself in the Netherlands.
Ter Stegen wants to prove that he is still a top-class goalkeeper.

The German goalkeeper is looking to turn things around.
He wants to have a successful ending to his story.

Ter Stegen is joining Ajax Amsterdam on loan until 2027.
This is a fresh start for the German goalkeeper.