There has been concern and confusion surrounding Marc‑André ter Stegen, after popular football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that the Barcelona goalkeeper had left on loan to Ajax until June 2027, with Ajax covering the majority of his wages.
This was Fabrizio Romano’s post on X on Friday, 3 July 2026:
Marc André ter Stegen to Ajax, here we go! Deal agreed in principle with Barça and player’s camp. Ter Stegen joins on loan until the end of June 2027 with majority of wages covered by Ajax.
However, shockingly, Ter Stegen appeared on Barcelona’s preseason squad list, leaving fans stunned and unsure of what is actually happening.
Softfootball gathered that this unexpected development has created a wave of reactions online, with supporters asking why he is listed for preseason if a loan move was already announced, and whether the deal was never completed or has suddenly changed.
