Ajax have entered talks with Barcelona to bring goalkeeper Marc‑André ter Stegen to Amsterdam on loan. The club lodged its first salary proposal on Monday, outlining how the German’s wages will be divided. Ajax sporting director Jordi Cruyff, a former Barça chief, heads the negotiation; the agreement would keep ter Stegen under contract with Barça until summer 2027, preserving a recall option.

Ter Stegen, 34, fell down the pecking order after Joan García displaced him and veteran Wojciech Szczęsny reclaimed the No.1 spot. He expressed willingness to leave temporarily, recalling his brief spell under former Girona boss Míchel, who coached Ajax this season. Interest has come from England, Germany and Turkey, but none match Ajax’s progress. His familiarity with Míchel’s system could accelerate Ajax’s defensive cohesion.

Barcelona appears ready to shoulder a sizable share of the salary, easing Ajax’s financial burden and making the deal attractive for a custodian suited to the Dutch club’s possession‑heavy philosophy. Should the loan materialise, Ajax gain a shot‑stopper while Barcelona trims its wage bill and frees a roster spot for talent. The loan offers Barcelona flexibility to pursue a younger successor in coming transfer window.