Marc-Andre ter Stegen has said goodbye to Ciutat Esportiva, after reaching an agreement for a loan transfer to Girona until the end of the season.
According to the Catalan newspaper SportsBarcelona has included a so-called "fear clause" in the contract, which would financially penalize Girona if the German goalkeeper is activated against the Catalans.
The two teams are scheduled to face off in Montilivi in mid-February, with Barcelona aiming to protect its sporting interests through this clause.
Meanwhile, Ter Stegen arrived early at the training center to greet his teammates and technical staff, ahead of Barcelona's trip to the Champions League match.
The German goalkeeper has chosen Girona to secure regular playing minutes on the eve of the World Cup, while remaining close to his family in Barcelona.
The deal is expected to be finalized after medical examinations are completed, with this loan considered one of the most sensational transfers in Girona's history. /Telegraph/
