Recent updates indicate that the Catalan club has presented a revised proposal to the German goalkeeper following a delay caused by unresolved tax obligations linked to his salary package for the upcoming season. With the new terms on the table, Ter Stegen is reportedly viewing the offer more positively, raising optimism that the deal can progress toward completion.
Earlier in the summer, Barcelona, Ajax, and the player had reached broad terms, and the loan was expected to advance smoothly. However, the financial structure surrounding the goalkeeper’s pay became a stumbling block, delaying negotiations.
In response, Barcelona stepped in with a counter-proposal designed to adjust parts of the financial arrangement in a bid to resolve the impasse. The keeper is said to be considering the revised terms favorably, which could pave the way for the loan to go ahead.
Details regarding the salary arrangement have been a point of contention. It is reported that Ajax would contribute a relatively modest portion toward Ter Stegen’s wages, with Barcelona covering the majority of the earnings during the loan spell. The overall contract would run until 2028. Importantly, the amount paid by Barcelona would be format-dependent, varying with Ter Stegen’s playing time on loan—a condition reportedly requested by Ajax based on past loan experiences.
Ajax remains patient, with the Dutch club having expected to participate financially but not to assume a large share of the goalkeeper’s wages. They are understood to be prepared for multiple outcomes) whether the loan proceeds as planned or if negotiations ultimately fail to deliver the transfer.
Public statements in recent weeks suggested that the remaining obstacle lay entirely with the player and his personal financial obligations. In seeking to avoid further delays, Barcelona took a more active role in restructuring the financial details to help move the deal forward. Ajax has been surprised by the extended talks, believing that the principal terms had already been agreed and that only formal documentation remained. While no strict deadline has been imposed, all parties recognize that the situation cannot remain unresolved indefinitely.
Looking ahead, club officials are preparing for several scenarios, including the loan moving forward as planned or the possibility of the arrangement collapsing. As talks continue, supporters await a resolution that would finalize Ter Stegen’s exit on loan to Ajax.
