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.