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Ter Stegen Unveiled at Girona, Aims to Start on Monday

The short-term move is designed to secure the club minutes he needs to remain in Germany’s World Cup plans.

Overview

  • Girona officially presented Marc-André ter Stegen after completing a season-long loan from Barcelona.
  • Ter Stegen said he will prepare as if he will face Getafe on Monday, though coach Míchel will make the selection.
  • The 33-year-old enters a direct battle for the No. 1 shirt with incumbent Paulo Gazzaniga, whose recent run he praised.
  • The loan is intended to restore regular playing time before the summer, with national coach Julian Nagelsmann stressing he must play to keep the Germany job.
  • Reports say the deal includes a clause that would bar him from facing Barcelona on February 15 unless Girona pays to lift it.