According to reports in the Spanish media, FC Barcelona and Germany international goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is set for a transfer to Catalan club Girona in order to get some playing time before the World Cup. The keeper will likely see a reduction in salary to make the move happen.
Per Fabrizio Romano, only minor details are left to be clarified before Girona finalize their move for Ter Stegen. talkSport claim that West Ham also made inquiries, but the proposal was rejected.
Ter Stegen is no
longer wanted at FC Barcelona. His spot has been taken by Joan García, who is Hansi Flick’s number one pick at keeper these days. The 33-year-old has not started a single game in La Liga or the UEFA Champions League, making only one appearance in the Copa del Rey so far this season.
To remain in contention for a World Cup spot, ter Stegen needs regular playing time, which he will not get if he remains at Barcelona with his current salary. The move to Girona also keeps him near his family, which likely influenced the choice of destination. Now, if he performs there, Julian Nagelsmann will likely call him up to be the German #1 at the World Cup.
Ter Stegen has waited his entire life to start an international tournament for Germany. Will it finally happen in the twilight of his career?
