Marc-Andre ter Stegen close to leaving Barcelona for Girona after Copa del Rey snub

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly close to leaving the club and joining Girona on loan for the rest of the season.

Ter Stegen has lost his place in the starting XI to Joan Garcia and wasn’t even used in the Copa del Rey on Thursday night, as Hansi Flick selected his No. 1 once again and saw him put in another eye-catching display.

It’s now being reported that Ter Stegen has agreed a move to Girona and all parties are trying to close the deal.

🚨🔴⚪️ Girona are closing in on deal to sign Marc André ter Stegen on loan deal!

Total agreement with the German GK who said YES to Girona. ✅

There are details to clarify with Barcelona on loan move. Girona, hopeful to get it done next week.

Deal close, as @Nilsola10 reports. pic.twitter.com/1tuzBlZTTt

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 16, 2026

The sticking point is likely to be Ter Stegen’s salary, which Girona can’t afford, but the goalkeeper’s desire to leave and in search of game time means there is optimism a deal can be done.

Ter Stegen has been told to move on by Germany sporting director Rudi Voller. He’s made it clear that the goalkeeper needs to be playing regular football ahead of World Cup 2026.

Source: barcablaugranes.com