Key Takeaways:
- Since the start of the season, Marc-André ter Stegen has made only one official appearance for Barcelona
- Girona have confirmed their intention to pursue Ter Stegen in the winter transfer window
- Transfer links to Aston Villa reportedly lacked substance, with Girona emerging as the likely destination due to their relationship with Barcelona
Girona Target Ter Stegen Amidst Diminishing Opportunities at Barcelona
According to Catalan newspaper “Sport,” Marc-André ter Stegen could soon leave Barcelona to continue his career at Girona. The German international has found himself relegated to second or even third-choice goalkeeper status at the Catalan giants, having played just a single official fixture this season under manager Hansi Flick.
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Girona are doing everything to sign him, and they have a strong relationship with Barcelona.
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— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) December 28, 2025
Transfer Prospects and Intra-Catalan Relations
Girona have openly declared their ambition to bring Ter Stegen to the Estadi Montilivi, intensifying efforts ahead of the winter transfer window, which is set to open in the coming days. Although previous rumours circulated regarding a move to Aston Villa, “Sport” asserts that such a transfer was never genuinely feasible.
Factors Influencing the Potential Move
The strong connection between Barcelona and Girona is believed to favour Girona’s chances of signing Ter Stegen. With the FIFA World Cup on the horizon and Ter Stegen currently deprived of regular first-team football, a switch to Girona appears increasingly probable, offering the German goalkeeper a promising platform to reclaim his form and visibility in La Liga.
