Barça count on Ajax loan to boost Ter Stegen’s market value

FC Barcelona say the season‑long loan of 34‑year‑old goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen to Ajax is unfolding exactly as intended, with Germany’s national team manager Jürgen Klopp now rating him the country’s number one, a distinction that should lift his market value ahead of a planned summer sale.

Loan delivers as planned

The deal initially raised questions because Barça agreed to shoulder a large portion of the German keeper’s wages, a point highlighted by Diario Sport. Nevertheless, Sport notes that Ter Stegen has already demonstrated his worth in Amsterdam, helping to justify the loan’s structure.

‘This success could be decisive for a definitive departure of the German goalkeeper during the upcoming summer transfer window,’ the Sport newspaper wrote. The statement underscores the loan’s role as a springboard for a permanent move.

Sport added that the priority for all parties was to find a project where the keeper could regain confidence at the highest level and rebuild his market value after a spell plagued by injuries. Such a setting, they argued, is essential for restoring the reputation of a player whose recent years have been hampered by setbacks.

Premier League shows interest in Ajax's summer loan of Ter Stegen

Barça eye summer sale

Als Ter Stegen continues his form, several Premier League clubs are already monitoring the situation, Sport reports. Ter Stegen’s contract with Barcelona runs until mid‑2028, making a long‑term stay at Ajax improbable. The Amsterdam side cannot match the salary of the 44‑time international, further limiting the loan’s duration to one season.

‘Barça are convinced that, if fit, Ter Stegen is a world‑class goalkeeper who from next summer will almost certainly attract big offers,’ the newspaper quoted the club as saying. The club believes his performances this season have cemented that perception.

‘Such a transfer would deliver a considerable saving on his high wages, and Barcelona even expects to secure a hefty transfer fee,’ Sport explained. This financial incentive aligns with the Catalan giants’ aim to cash in during the summer window.