Ter Stegen Leaves Barcelona to Join Another LaLiga Club

Marc-André ter Stegen is set to say goodbye to FC Barcelona after more than a decade as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. The German international will become a new player for Girona FC on loan until the end of the 2025–26 season, in a deal expected to be finalized in the coming hours.

The move comes as Barcelona look to reduce their wage bill while offering Ter Stegen the chance to regain regular playing time. The veteran goalkeeper has featured in just one match this season for Barça — a Copa del Rey appearance — and now seeks rhythm, continuity, and protagonism with Girona before the campaign concludes.

For Girona, the arrival of Ter Stegen represents a significant boost. The Catalan side remains in the fight to push closer to European qualification places in LaLiga, and the experience and leadership of the German keeper could prove decisive in the final stretch of the season.

Ter Stegen’s departure also marks an important moment in the project led by Hansi Flick. The Barcelona coach has opted for new alternatives between the posts, with the German losing ground in the pecking order. His temporary exit opens the door for Joan García and Wojciech Szczęsny to compete for the starting role at Barça during the second half of the season.

Beyond the immediate club implications, the loan move is also viewed as a strategic decision for Ter Stegen’s international future. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the horizon, the goalkeeper aims to stay firmly in contention for Germany national football team by accumulating consistent minutes at the top level.

As he joins Girona, Ter Stegen embarks on a new chapter with an ambitious project that seeks stability, growth, and competitiveness in Spain’s top flight. It is a pivotal change in the career of one of the most emblematic goalkeepers of Barcelona’s last decade, and a move that could reshape the final months of LaLiga.