Ajax Confirm Loan Signing of Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Ajax have secured the services of veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona on a season-long loan, the club announced on Tuesday.
The 34‑year‑old Germany international arrives in Amsterdam after Barcelona agreed to let him leave temporarily. His arrival strengthens Ajax’s goalkeeping department ahead of the new season as the club looks to challenge for domestic honours and compete in Europe.
Career Highlights
Born in Mönchengladbach on 30 April 1992, ter Stegen began his senior career with Borussia Mönchengladbach, making 127 appearances over three and a half seasons before joining Barcelona in 2014.
During his glittering spell in Spain, he featured 423 times for the Catalan club and collected an impressive list of honours, including the UEFA Champions League and seven La Liga titles.
The 44‑cap Germany international spent the second half of last season on loan at Girona, where he played under head coach Míchel Sánchez before returning to Barcelona.
Reaction from Ajax Advisor Jordi Cruijff
Ajax adviser Jordi Cruijff welcomed the signing, describing Ter Stegen as a major addition to the squad after a lengthy pursuit.
“Marc has an outstanding track record, and his qualities are widely recognised. He is an immediate addition to our squad. Marc and I know each other well, and I’m looking forward to working with him again. We have been working on bringing him here for quite some time, so we’re very pleased that he has signed his contract and can now get started,” Cruijff said.
The move also reunites Ter Stegen with Cruijff, with the pair having previously worked together during their time in Spanish football.
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