Key Takeaways:
- Besiktas has submitted a loan proposal for Marc-André ter Stegen, aiming to secure him until the season’s end without a transfer fee
- The Turkish side is prepared to shoulder Ter Stegen’s entire salary during his loan spell
- An €8 million purchase option is included for next summer, while the final decision rests with the German goalkeeper
Besiktas Pursues Ter Stegen for Goalkeeping Reinforcement
The prominent Turkish club Besiktas has made a formal approach to sign Barcelona’s Marc-André ter Stegen on loan for the remainder of the current season. As reported by Sport the Black Eagles’ offer does not include an upfront transfer fee, but they are committed to covering the entirety of the German international’s salary throughout his temporary stay.
🚨 Besiktas have presented Barcelona a loan offer for Ter Stegen, covering his salary. They also want a purchase option of €8m in June.
Ter Stegen will have the final say.
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— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) November 19, 2025
| Player | Current Club | Destination Club | Type of Deal | Salary Coverage | Purchase Option | Fee Claimed for Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-André ter Stegen | Barcelona | Besiktas | Loan (until end of season) | Full (by Besiktas) | Yes (next summer) | €8 million |
Future Decision in Hands of Ter Stegen
The ultimate decision regarding this proposed move lies with Marc-André ter Stegen, who is currently sidelined as he recovers from injury. The German goalkeeper reportedly does not feature in the plans of Barcelona’s head coach Hansi Flick, potentially opening the door for a switch to the Süper Lig.
