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Ajax announces Marc ter Stegen signing on one-year loan from Barcelona
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Ajax announces Marc ter Stegen signing on one-year loan from Barcelona

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ajax has signed goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen on a one-year loan deal from Barcelona.
  • The 34-year-old German international previously played for Girona on loan and has a distinguished career with Barcelona, including a Champions League title and seven La Liga championships.
  • Ajax's technical director, Jordi Cruyff, expressed satisfaction with the signing, highlighting Ter Stegen's experience and abilities as a significant reinforcement for the team.

Dutch football club Ajax has secured a significant transfer, announcing the signing of goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen on a season-long loan from FC Barcelona.

The 34-year-old German international brings a wealth of experience to Ajax, having previously been loaned to Girona in the latter half of the previous season. Ter Stegen's career at Barcelona has been highly decorated, featuring 423 appearances for the Catalan club. During his tenure, he celebrated winning the Champions League and seven Spanish league titles.

Jordi Cruyff, Ajax's technical director, conveyed his delight over the completion of the deal. "Marc has an excellent CV and his abilities are known to everyone. He is an immediate and significant reinforcement for our team," Cruyff stated. He added, "I know him very well and look forward to working together again. We have been working for a long time to bring him to Ajax, and we are very happy that he can now start his new challenge with us."

Ter Stegen's arrival is seen as a major boost for Ajax, adding a seasoned and highly capable goalkeeper to their squad as they prepare for upcoming competitions.

Marc has an excellent CV and his abilities are known to everyone. He is an immediate and significant reinforcement for our team. I know him very well and look forward to working together again. We have been working for a long time to bring him to Ajax, and we are very happy that he can now start his new challenge with us.

— Jordi CruyffAjax's technical director expressing his satisfaction with the signing of Marc ter Stegen.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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