Girona’s Bold Twist: Ter Stegen Rumor Triggers Laughs from the Coach

In Focus: Ter Stegen and Girona

The future of German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has resurfaced as Girona reportedly eye a winter loan to ensure more playing time ahead of next summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Despite Barcelona’s array of top-class shot-stoppers, head coach Míchel has made García the starter, pushing Ter Stegen toward a move that would secure him regular minutes and protect his international ambitions.

Spanish media report that Girona is the club most interested in Ter Stegen, given their goalkeeping concerns; Paolo Gazaniga has failed to convince the staff, while Dominik Livaković’s situation remains uncertain.

The transfer chatter gained momentum at the Catalan Football Federation awards, where Míchel received the Judges' Prize and was asked about Girona's interest in the German keeper.

His reply arrived with a smile and a Catalan line that drew laughter: “No puede!”—an expression of surprise rather than a denial, per Sport.

Moments later, Míchel lauded Ter Stegen's quality: “He’s at the very top; any club would want to have him.”

The scene intensified with Rafa Yuste, Barcelona’s vice president, facing a similar question from the hosts, with a playful moment of being handed a pen to sign the deal on the spot.

Yuste offered no definitive revelation but wished Míchel well and expressed confidence that Girona can finish the season in La Liga’s top flight.

Interviewer noted that Ter Stegen’s future remains unclear, while Míchel reiterated that his focus is on Girona’s upcoming challenges, admitting that the month is decisive and 2025 has not started as hoped, though club support remains meaningful and he is proud to lead the squad.

Punchline: If Ter Stegen signs, Barca will finally have a net gain that doesn’t require a last-minute emergency loan. Punchline 2: Girona’s rumors prove football is a game of inches and headlines—sometimes both arrive at the same press conference.